The Ploughman's Lunch
“An age of deceit... A man of our times”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Peter Walmsley
Bob Tuckett
Robert Cartland
Editor
Christopher Fulford
Young Journalist
David Lyon
Newsreader
Simon Stokes
Edward
Witold Schejbal
Jacek
William Maxwell
Journalist
Andy Rashleigh
Journalist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian McEwan
- Original Score
- Dominic Muldowney
- Original Title
- The Ploughman's Lunch
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Greenpoint Films, Goldcrest Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Eyre
Ian McEwan
Dominic Muldowney
Clive Tickner
David Martin
Ann Scott, Simon Relph
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Eyre
Director
Luciana Arrighi
Costume Design
Dominic Muldowney
Original Music Composer
Ian McEwan
Writer
David Martin
Editor
Clive Tickner
Director of Photography
Ann Scott
Producer
Simon Relph
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ploughman's Lunch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Ploughman's Lunch includes Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry, Rosemary Harris, Frank Finlay, Charlie Dore.
When was The Ploughman's Lunch released and how long is it?
The Ploughman's Lunch was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ploughman's Lunch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ploughman's Lunch was composed by Dominic Muldowney.