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Privates on Parade (1983)

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Malaysia, 1947. Some fought. Some danced.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael Blakemore
  • Profile picture of John Cleese
    Major Giles Flack John Cleese
  • Profile picture of Denis Quilley
    Acting Captain Terri Dennis Denis Quilley
  • Profile picture of Michael Elphick
    Sergeant Major Reg Drummond Michael Elphick
  • Profile picture of Nicola Pagett
    Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan Nicola Pagett
  • Profile picture of John Standing
    Captain Sholto Savory John Standing
  • Profile picture of David Bamber
    Sergeant Charles Bishop David Bamber
  • Profile picture of Bruce Payne
    Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright Bruce Payne
  • Profile picture of Joe Melia
    Sergeant Len Bonny Joe Melia

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