The Ploughman's Lunch (1983)
An age of deceit... A man of our times
1983 · 1h 47m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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
Writers: Ian McEwan
Music by: Dominic Muldowney
Cinematography: Clive Tickner
Editor: David Martin
Cast
Jonathan Pryce as James PenfieldTim Curry as Jeremy HancockRosemary Harris as Ann BarringtonFrank Finlay as Matthew FoxCharlie Dore as Susan BarringtonDavid de Keyser as GoldBill Paterson as LecturerOrlando Wells as Tom FoxNat Jackley as Mr PenfieldPearl Hackney as Mrs PenfieldPeter Walmsley as Bob TuckettRobert Cartland as EditorMore like this
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