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Privates on Parade (1983)

R ★ 4.9/10 113 min Comedy, Drama, War, Music United Kingdom English
Original Story: Peter Nichols
Screenplay by: Peter Nichols
Lyricist: Peter Nichols
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Malaysia, 1947. Some fought. Some danced.

Description

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.

Top Cast

John Cleese
John Cleese Major Giles Flack
Denis Quilley
Denis Quilley Acting Captain Terri Dennis
Michael Elphick
Michael Elphick Sergeant Major Reg Drummond
Nicola Pagett
Nicola Pagett Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan
Patrick Pearson Sergeant Steven Flowers
John Standing
John Standing Captain Sholto Savory
David Bamber
David Bamber Sergeant Charles Bishop
Bruce Payne Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright

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