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Privates on Parade

R19831h 53mMichael Blakemore
IMDb 4.8

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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.

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What is Privates on Parade (1983) 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 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…

Who stars in Privates on Parade?

Privates on Parade stars John Cleese (Major Giles Flack), Denis Quilley (Acting Captain Terri Dennis), Michael Elphick (Sergeant Major Reg Drummond), Nicola Pagett (Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan), Patrick Pearson (Sergeant Steven Flowers). The film was directed by Michael Blakemore.

How long is Privates on Parade?

Privates on Parade has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated R.

Is Privates on Parade worth watching?

Privates on Parade holds an IMDb rating of 4.8/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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