The Ploughman's Lunch

The Ploughman's Lunch (1983)

May 30th, 19831h 47min

Drama
48%

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 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.


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