
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.
| Release Date | May 30, 1983 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | The Ploughman's Lunch | |
| Runtime | 1h 47min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | Greenpoint FilmsGoldcrestFilm4 Productions | |