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Privates on Parade (1984)

Movie"Malaysia, 1947. Some fought. Some danced."
Audience Score
47
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R 1 hr 53 minApr 13th, 1984Drama, War, Music, Comedy
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.
StarringJohn CleeseDenis QuilleyMichael Elphick
DirectorMichael Blakemore

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 13th, 1984
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 1st, 2003 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Denis O'Brien, George Harrison
Production Companies:Handmade Films
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