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Sikamainen juttu

Original title: A Private Function
  • 19841984
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.9K
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POPULARITY
27,284
1,360
Denholm Elliott, Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, and Richard Griffiths in Sikamainen juttu (1984)
Trailer for A Private Function
Play trailer2:33
1 Video
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Comedy

In post-World War II Britain, food rationing continues, leading a married couple to become involved in the flourishing bacon black market.In post-World War II Britain, food rationing continues, leading a married couple to become involved in the flourishing bacon black market.In post-World War II Britain, food rationing continues, leading a married couple to become involved in the flourishing bacon black market.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
27,284
1,360
  • Director
    • Malcolm Mowbray
  • Writers
    • Alan Bennett(story)
    • Malcolm Mowbray(story)
  • Stars
    • Michael Palin
    • Maggie Smith
    • Denholm Elliott
Top credits
  • Director
    • Malcolm Mowbray
  • Writers
    • Alan Bennett(story)
    • Malcolm Mowbray(story)
  • Stars
    • Michael Palin
    • Maggie Smith
    • Denholm Elliott
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

    Videos1

    A Private Function
    Trailer 2:33
    A Private Function

    Photos17

    Michael Palin and Maggie Smith in Sikamainen juttu (1984)
    Michael Palin and Maggie Smith in Sikamainen juttu (1984)
    Michael Palin and Maggie Smith in Sikamainen juttu (1984)
    Sikamainen juttu (1984)
    Denholm Elliott, Michael Palin, and Maggie Smith in Sikamainen juttu (1984)
    Sikamainen juttu (1984)
    Michael Palin and Maggie Smith in Sikamainen juttu (1984)
    Denholm Elliott, Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, and Liz Smith in Sikamainen juttu (1984)
    Michael Palin and Maggie Smith in Sikamainen juttu (1984)
    Michael Palin in Sikamainen juttu (1984)
    Michael Palin and Maggie Smith in Sikamainen juttu (1984)
    Maggie Smith in Sikamainen juttu (1984)

    Top cast

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    Michael Palin
    Michael Palin
    • Gilbert Chilvers
    Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith
    • Joyce Chilvers
    Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott
    • Dr. Swaby
    Richard Griffiths
    Richard Griffiths
    • Allardyce
    Tony Haygarth
    Tony Haygarth
    • Sutcliff
    John Normington
    John Normington
    • Lockwood
    Bill Paterson
    Bill Paterson
    • Wormold
    Liz Smith
    Liz Smith
    • Mother
    Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman
    • Mrs Allardyce
    Jim Carter
    Jim Carter
    • Inspector Noble
    Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite
    • Nuttal
    Eileen O'Brien
    • Mrs Sutcliff
    Rachel Davies
    Rachel Davies
    • Mrs. Forbes
    Reece Dinsdale
    Reece Dinsdale
    • P.C. Penny
    Philip Wileman
    • Preston Sutcliff
    Charles McKeown
    Charles McKeown
    • Medcalf
    Susan Porrett
    Susan Porrett
    • Mrs. Medcalf
    Donald Eccles
    Donald Eccles
    • Father
    • Director
      • Malcolm Mowbray
    • Writers
      • Alan Bennett(story)
      • Malcolm Mowbray(story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to "Story Of The Scene: 'A Private Function', Malcolm Mowbray, 1984" published in the April 25, 2008 edition of "The Independent", "(Dame) Maggie Smith found herself obliged to vault over the back of one porker when she was hemmed in during one kitchen scene, and everyone on-set was traumatized by their earthy nature." The pigs used in this movie were "unpredictable and often quite dangerous."
    • Quotes

      Joyce Chilvers: I think sexual intercourse is in order, Gilbert.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Heartbreakers/The Hit/Alamo Bay/A Private Function (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Rose of England
      Music by Ivor Novello

      Played on piano by Maggie Smith

    User reviews28

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    Not for the faint of heart, but absolutely hilarious
    This is one of those very droll, and sometimes bizarre British comedies that is absurdly funny. The plot centers around a couple in the days right before Elizabeth II's coronation and the machinations of a social climbing Maggie Smith who equates pork with prestige. She manages to get her henpecked husband (Michael Palin) to kidnap a pig, and well the rest just needs to be experienced. I thought the movie was hilarious, but I have known others who found it just plain ridiculous. Those who disapprove of bathroom humor need not see this one.
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    • Mar 2, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 1984 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Handmade Films Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Private Function
    • Filming locations
      • Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • HandMade Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,527,088
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,333
      • Mar 3, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,527,088
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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