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The Ploughman's Lunch

A struggling journalist, James Penfield, finds himself among a group of writers amidst the chaos of the Falklands War, set against the backdrop of a divided Britain.

Main Cast

Jonathan PryceJonathan PryceJames Penfield
Tim CurryTim CurryJeremy Hancock
Rosemary HarrisRosemary HarrisAnn Barrington
Frank FinlayFrank FinlayMatthew Fox
Charlie DoreCharlie DoreSusan Barrington
David de KeyserDavid de KeyserGold
Bill PatersonBill PatersonLecturer
Orlando WellsOrlando WellsTom Fox
Nat JackleyNat JackleyMr Penfield
Pearl HackneyPearl HackneyMrs Penfield
Peter WalmsleyPeter WalmsleyBob Tuckett
Robert CartlandRobert CartlandEditor
Christopher FulfordChristopher FulfordYoung Journalist
David LyonDavid LyonNewsreader
Witold SchejbalWitold SchejbalJacek
William MaxwellWilliam MaxwellJournalist
Andy RashleighAndy RashleighJournalist
Anna WingAnna WingWoman at Poetry Reading
Ken DruryKen DruryYoung Man at Poetry Reading
Peter BirchPeter BirchBarman
Ken ShorterKen ShorterSquash Coach
Libba DaviesLibba DaviesBetty
Sandra VoeSandra VoeCarmen
Cecily HobbsCecily HobbsCarol
Clare SutcliffeClare SutcliffeJill
Paul JessonPaul JessonJournalist

Creators

Richard EyreRichard EyreDirector
Ian McEwanIan McEwanWriter

Info about The Ploughman's Lunch

Studio(s): Greenpoint Films, Goldcrest

Originally Released: United Kingdom, May 30, 1983

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama

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