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A Private Function [DVD] [1984]

Michael Palin (Actor), Maggie Smith (Actor), Malcolm Mowbray (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over | Format: DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Richard Griffiths, Tony Haygarth
  • Directors: Malcolm Mowbray
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Anchor Bay Entertainment UK
  • DVD Release Date: 24 Mar 2003
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00008MJ2P
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 63,330 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Alan Bennett comedy, set in 1947, about a chiropodist and his wife (Michael Palin and Maggie Smith) who are keeping a pig from the authorities - the Second World War might have been over for two years, but food rationing is still in place, and that makes the pig a valuable property. The chiropodist has stolen the pig in order to fatten it up for a banquet celebrating the impending wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Phillip Mountbatten. But the pig is not as co-operative as he and his wife want it to be.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I miss the war, Gilbert. 9 Sep 2000
By Mr. H. P. Pitfield
Format:VHS Tape
Maggie Smith and Liz Smith - what a combination. The film evokes the bleak period of the post War years in ration Britain. Alan Bennett fans will love the dry wit, the one-liners and performances of "cringing nancy" Gilbert (Palin), Mother "she's 74 you know" (Liz Smith) and a cast of actors you'll recognise from later productions such as "Brassed Off" and "Withnail and I". If only this would be transferred to DVD - my copy is played to death. All I can say is "them's having cream cakes!".
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars quality 19 July 2010
By R. Poole
Format:DVD
A really top notch film with a steller cast this is an understated wry comedy that only the UK can make.The war is over,the queen is about to get married and rationing is still in. Maggie Smith plays the desperately wanting to be upwordly mobile wife with her usual flair but special mention must be made of the glorious Liz Smith who is hysterical as her mum.My favourite line is when a lad eyes up the one solitary banana in the fruit bowl and asks if its going begging.Comes the reply "nay lad I'm planning a trifle".Brilliant movie you can watch time and time again.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic film 21 April 2009
By Ms. C. Beynon
Format:DVD
This is one of those films that you can watch over and over and still find something funny. Liz Smith is at her best as the mother and Maggie Smith wonderful, especially the scene at the piano. It is a gentle comedy, played in a beautifully understated way by Micheal Palin. I would recommend it as good British comedy.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Alan Bennett at his very best
I have watched this film again and again. Every time it makes me laugh - well observed humour and a fabulous cast.
Published 1 day ago by M. Lockett
1.0 out of 5 stars i dont hate it
i could not watch it wrong region still have it dont know what to do with it any one with region 1 ?
Published 4 days ago by arsenal
5.0 out of 5 stars Private Function DVD
What I didn't like was that you can't play the DVD in the UK, which I didn't realise, so it was a complete waste of money!!! The film itself is great though (had seen it before)
Published 9 days ago by ANNE COLE WILSON
1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't work in UK
This product is not compatable with UK requirements and will not play on UK DVD players. Do not buy if you live in the UK
Published 1 month ago by Mrs C J Render
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie in great condition
I am very happy with my purchase it was exactly as I expected and the DVD is in really good condition
Published 2 months ago by CMac
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
An absolute classic, hilarious. English comedy at its best. Maggie Smith has never been funnier. One of my all time favourites
Published 2 months ago by Janine
4.0 out of 5 stars A really funny film....
It is just as hilarious as I remember it from years ago.. Anyone who likes a laugh and especially folk who have some experience in the UK when rationing was at its height, but I'll... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Eileen Wilson Garside
5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Richard Griffiths, etc....
A star-studded cast, and they're great in it. Very funny comedy set in 1940's austerity Britain where meat-rationing makes the keeping of an illegal pig a complicated business. Read more
Published 3 months ago by blahblahblah
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique British humour
This is a timeless classic of a film with superb performances and a script to please all the family. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tamsyne
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to find this film.
I had been looking for a copy of this for ages. For some reason it is never shown on TV, and DVDs are few and far between. Read more
Published 4 months ago by N. Kemp
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