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Release Year1983
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes15
DirectorRichard Eyre
WritersIan McEwan
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Ploughman's Lunch
About The Ploughman's Lunch
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.
Directed by Richard Eyre, The Ploughman's Lunch leans on a strong ensemble — Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry, Rosemary Harris — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1983.
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