The Ploughman's Lunch (1983)

The Ploughman's Lunch (1983)

An age of deceit... A man of our times 1983-05-30 United Kingdom 107 Min. PG-13
4.7 9 votes

Overview

As England 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.

Cast

Jonathan Pryce is James Penfield
James Penfield
Tim Curry is Jeremy Hancock
Jeremy Hancock
Rosemary Harris is Ann Barrington
Ann Barrington
Frank Finlay is Matthew Fox
Matthew Fox
Charlie Dore is Susan Barrington
Susan Barrington
Bill Paterson is Lecturer
Orlando Wells is Tom Fox
Nat Jackley is Mr Penfield
Mr Penfield
Pearl Hackney is Mrs Penfield
Mrs Penfield
Peter Walmsley is Bob Tuckett
Bob Tuckett