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The Ploughman's Lunch
1983 · Movie · 107 min · ★ 5.1
Drama
James Penfield has made a career out of journalism. Now bankrupt, he finds himself with a group of other writers during the Falklands War.
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Details
- Years
- 1983
- Release date
- 1983-05-30
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 107 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.1/10 (14 votes)
Themes
- london, england
- british politics
- falklands war
- news reporter
- norfolk
Cast & crew

Jonathan Pryce
as James Penfield

Tim Curry
as Jeremy Hancock

Rosemary Harris
as Ann Barrington

Frank Finlay
as Matthew Fox

Charlie Dore
as Susan Barrington

David de Keyser
as Gold

Bill Paterson
as Lecturer

Orlando Wells
as Tom Fox

Nat Jackley
as Mr Penfield

Pearl Hackney
as Mrs Penfield
Directed by Richard Eyre