Privates on Parade (1983)
Malaysia, 1947. Some fought. Some danced.
1983 · R · 1h 53m · Comedy, Drama, War, Music
Genres: 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.
Director: Michael Blakemore
Writers: Peter Nichols
Music by: Denis King
Cinematography: Ian Wilson
Editor: Jim Clark
Cast
John Cleese as Major Giles FlackDenis Quilley as Acting Captain Terri DennisMichael Elphick as Sergeant Major Reg DrummondNicola Pagett as Acting Lieutenant Sylvia MorganPatrick Pearson as Sergeant Steven FlowersJohn Standing as Captain Sholto SavoryDavid Bamber as Sergeant Charles BishopBruce Payne as Flight Sergeant Kevin CartwrightJoe Melia as Sergeant Len BonnySimon Jones as Sergeant Eric Young-LoveNeil Pearson as PianistJulian Sands as Climbing SailorMore like this
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