The Ploughman's Lunch (1983)
An age of deceit... A man of our times
As the UK begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.
Director: Richard Eyre
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: May 30, 1983
Cast
- Jonathan Pryce - James Penfield
- Tim Curry - Jeremy Hancock
- Rosemary Harris - Ann Barrington
- Frank Finlay - Matthew Fox
- Charlie Dore - Susan Barrington
- David de Keyser - Gold
- Bill Paterson - Lecturer
- Orlando Wells - Tom Fox
- Nat Jackley - Mr Penfield
- Pearl Hackney - Mrs Penfield
Screenplay
Music: Dominic Muldowney
Cinematography: Clive Tickner
Editing: David Martin
Production: Greenpoint Films, Goldcrest, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, british politics, falklands war, news reporter, norfolk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ploughman's Lunch about?
- As the UK begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.
- Who directed The Ploughman's Lunch?
- The Ploughman's Lunch was directed by Richard Eyre.
- Who stars in The Ploughman's Lunch?
- The Ploughman's Lunch stars Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry, Rosemary Harris, Frank Finlay, Charlie Dore, David de Keyser.
- How long is The Ploughman's Lunch?
- The Ploughman's Lunch has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Ploughman's Lunch?
- The Ploughman's Lunch is a Drama film.
- Where was The Ploughman's Lunch produced?
- The Ploughman's Lunch was produced in United Kingdom.