The Ploughman's Lunch_
"An age of deceit... A man of our times"
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.
Starring
Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry, Rosemary Harris
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Ploughman's Lunch was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Overview
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 tho...
The Ploughman's Lunch is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 47m.
CAST (20)
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
PW
Peter Walmsley
Bob Tuckett
RC
Robert Cartland
Editor
Christopher Fulford
Young Journalist
DL
David Lyon
Newsreader
SS
Simon Stokes
Edward
WS
Witold Schejbal
Jacek
William Maxwell
Journalist
Andy Rashleigh
Journalist
PA
Polly Abbott
Gold's Assistant
Anna Wing
Woman at Poetry Reading
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Ploughman's Lunch?
The Ploughman's Lunch has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in The Ploughman's Lunch?
The cast of The Ploughman's Lunch includes Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry, Rosemary Harris, Frank Finlay, Charlie Dore.
What is the rating of The Ploughman's Lunch?
The Ploughman's Lunch has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
