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Privates on Parade
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Privates on Parade

1983-03-18 · 113 min · ★ 4.9

Comedy · Drama · War · Music

It is 1947, the year of the communist rebellion in Malaya and the British army's SADUSEA (Song And Dance Unit South East Asia) are called to the Malayan Jungle to entertain the troops. The eccentric, bible-bashing Major Giles Flack (John Cleese) is in command of the unit. Flack is accompanied by an ageing, theatrical drama queen, Terri Dennis (Denis Quilley) who hopes to entertain the troops with his flamboyant impressions, but the bored troops find other ways to enjoy themselves.

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Directors
Michael Blakemore
Production companies
Handmade Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

John CleeseJohn CleeseMajor Giles Flack
Denis QuilleyDenis QuilleyActing Captain Terri Dennis
Michael ElphickMichael ElphickSergeant Major Reg Drummond
Nicola PagettNicola PagettActing Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan
Patrick PearsonSergeant Steven Flowers
John StandingJohn StandingCaptain Sholto Savory
David BamberDavid BamberSergeant Charles Bishop
Bruce PayneBruce PayneFlight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright
Joe MeliaJoe MeliaSergeant Len Bonny
Simon JonesSimon JonesSergeant Eric Young-Love
Neil PearsonNeil PearsonPianist
Julian SandsJulian SandsClimbing Sailor
John QuayleCaptain Henry Cox
Vincent WongVincent WongCheng
Brigitte KahnMrs. Reg Drummond
Tim BarlowCommanding Officer
Philip TanPhilip TanLee
David GriffinDavid GriffinInfantry Soldier
Steve DixonDrummer

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