Privates on Parade (1982)
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This kooky British comedy chronicles the zany and occasionally dramatic exploits of the Song and Dance Unit, Southeast Asia (SADUSEA, pronounced "sad-you-see") assigned to entertain troops stationed in the Malayan jungle during WW II. It is based on a play by Peter Nichols. The entertainers are led by the rigid Major Giles Flack. Much to Flack's discomfiture, most of his unit is gay and enjoys dressing up in drag. The film also contains a serious subplot about a treacherous cad in the group who gets the only real woman in the troupe pregnant and then abuses her. He also steals ammo and information to give to the enemy. In the end, a terrible battle ensues at his hands. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- John Cleese, Denis Quilley, (more)
- Director(s):
- Michael Blakemore
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Privates on Parade
This kooky British comedy chronicles the zany and occasionally dramatic exploits of the Song and Dance Unit, Southeast Asia (SADUSEA, pronounced "sad-you-see") assigned to entertain troops stationed in the Malayan jungle during WW II. It is based on a play by Peter Nichols. The entertainers are led by the rigid Major Giles Flack. Much to Flack's discomfiture, most of his unit is gay and enjoys dressing up in drag. The film also contains a serious subplot about a treacherous cad in the group who gets the only real woman in the troupe pregnant and then abuses her. He also steals ammo and information to give to the enemy. In the end, a terrible battle ensues at his hands. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 113 mins
Complete Cast of Privates on Parade
- John Cleese - Maj. Giles Flack
- Nicola Pagett - Sylvia Morgan
- Michael Elphick - Sgt. Maj. Reg Drummond
- Ishaq Bux - Sikh Doorman
- David Griffin - Infantry Officer in the Bush
- Simon Jones - Sgt. Eric Young-Love
- Bruce Payne - Flight Sgt. Kevin Artwright
- Julian Sands - Sailor
- Philip Tan - Lee
- Peter Hutchinson - Trumpet Player
- Brigitte Kahn - Mrs. Reg Drummond
- John Quayle - Capt. Henry Cox
- Denis Quilley - Capt. Terri Dennis
- Patrick Pearson - Sgt. Steven Flowers
- David Bamber - Sgt. Charles Bishop
- Steve Dixon - Drummer
- Jasper Jacob - Bass Player
- Joe Melia - Sgt. Len Bonny
- Neil Pearson - Band Pianist
- John Standing - Capt. Sholto Savory
- Vincent Wong - Cheng
- Tim Barlow - Commanding Officer
- Robin Langford - Electrician
- William Parker - Armed Escort
- Director(s):
- Michael Blakemore
- Writer(s):
- Peter Nichols
- Producer(s):
- Denis O'Brien, Simon Relph, George Harrison
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Language, Nudity, Profanity, Not For Children, Adult Situations, Violence)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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