Privates on Parade
"Malaysia, 1947. Some fought. Some danced."
Originally released in 1983. Privates on Parade is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michael Blakemore.
Starring John Cleese, Denis Quilley, and Michael Elphick
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Cleese
as Major Giles Flack
Denis Quilley
as Acting Captain Terri Dennis
Michael Elphick
as Sergeant Major Reg Drummond
Nicola Pagett
as Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan
Patrick Pearson
as Sergeant Steven Flowers
John Standing
as Captain Sholto Savory
David Bamber
as Sergeant Charles Bishop
Bruce Payne
as Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright
Joe Melia
as Sergeant Len Bonny
Simon Jones
as Sergeant Eric Young-Love
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Handmade Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Privates on Parade about?
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 eccentri...
Who directed Privates on Parade?
Privates on Parade was directed by Michael Blakemore.
How long is Privates on Parade?
Privates on Parade has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Privates on Parade released?
Privates on Parade was released on March 18, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Privates on Parade?
The main cast of Privates on Parade includes John Cleese, Denis Quilley, Michael Elphick, Nicola Pagett, Patrick Pearson.