Privates on Parade (1984)

  • R
  • 04/13/1984 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama, War, Music
  • 1h 53m

Malaysia, 1947. Some fought. Some danced.

Overview

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.

Michael Blakemore

Director

Peter Nichols

Screenplay

Cast

John Cleese's headshot

John Cleese

Major Giles Flack
Denis Quilley's headshot

Denis Quilley

Acting Captain Terri Dennis
Michael Elphick's headshot

Michael Elphick

Sergeant Major Reg Drummond
Nicola Pagett's headshot

Nicola Pagett

Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan
Patrick Pearson's headshot

Patrick Pearson

Sergeant Steven Flowers
John Standing's headshot

John Standing

Captain Sholto Savory
David Bamber's headshot

David Bamber

Sergeant Charles Bishop
Bruce Payne's headshot

Bruce Payne

Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright

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