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Privates on Parade

Privates on Parade (1983)

1h 53m | PG-13

⭐ 4.7 / 10

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.

Director: Michael Blakemore

Studio: Handmade Films

Genre: Comedy, Drama, War, Music

Video: 720p

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Cast

John Cleese

John Cleese

as Major Giles Flack

Denis Quilley

Denis Quilley

as Acting Captain Terri Dennis

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

as Sergeant Major Reg Drummond

Nicola Pagett

Nicola Pagett

as Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan

Patrick Pearson

Patrick Pearson

as Sergeant Steven Flowers

John Standing

John Standing

as Captain Sholto Savory