Pleasure at Her Majesty's
Originally released in 1976. Pleasure at Her Majesty's is a comedy/documentary film. directed by Jonathan Miller. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Cleese, Alan Bennett, and Graham Chapman
Synopsis
The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, London). This show came to be considered part of the Secret Policeman's Ball series of shows that it inspired, although it pre-dated the first show in the series by three years. The event was organized by a team of three: Monty Python member John Cleese, Amnesty's Assistant Director Peter Luff and Transatlantic Records executive Martin Lewis. It featured the cream of Britain's comedic talent of the era, setting a precedent that would inspire many subsequent Amnesty galas...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasure at Her Majesty's about?
The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, London). This show came to...
Who directed Pleasure at Her Majesty's?
Pleasure at Her Majesty's was directed by Jonathan Miller.
How long is Pleasure at Her Majesty's?
Pleasure at Her Majesty's has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Pleasure at Her Majesty's released?
Pleasure at Her Majesty's was released on December 29, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pleasure at Her Majesty's?
The main cast of Pleasure at Her Majesty's includes John Cleese, Alan Bennett, Graham Chapman, Peter Cook, Terry Gilliam.