Privates on Parade
“Malaysia, 1947. Some fought. Some danced.”
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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.
Cast
John Cleese
as Major Giles Flack
Denis Quilley
as Acting Captain Terri Dennis
Michael Elphick
as Sergeant Major Reg Drummond
Nicola Pagett
as Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan
Patrick Pearson
as Sergeant Steven Flowers
John Standing
as Captain Sholto Savory
David Bamber
as Sergeant Charles Bishop
Bruce Payne
as Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright
Joe Melia
as Sergeant Len Bonny
Simon Jones
as Sergeant Eric Young-Love
Neil Pearson
as Pianist
Julian Sands
as Climbing Sailor
John Quayle
as Captain Henry Cox
Vincent Wong
as Cheng
Brigitte Kahn
as Mrs. Reg Drummond
Tim Barlow
as Commanding Officer
Philip Tan
as Lee
David Griffin
as Infantry Soldier
Steve Dixon
as Drummer
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About Privates on Parade
“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. Running 113 minutes.
Privates on Parade Cast and Characters
The cast features John Cleese (as Major Giles Flack), Denis Quilley (as Acting Captain Terri Dennis), Michael Elphick (as Sergeant Major Reg Drummond), Nicola Pagett (as Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan), and Patrick Pearson (as Sergeant Steven Flowers). Their performances are a major reason Privates on Parade has built such a passionate audience.
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Privates on Parade flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Privates on Parade?
Privates on Parade runs for 113 minutes (about 1.9 hours).
Is Privates on Parade good? What's the rating?
Privates on Parade holds a 4.9/10 rating based on 22 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Privates on Parade?
The main cast includes John Cleese, Denis Quilley, Michael Elphick, and Nicola Pagett, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Privates on Parade available in English?
Yes — Privates on Parade was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Privates on Parade released?
Privates on Parade was released in 1983.
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What is Privates on Parade about?
Privates on Parade is a Comedy/Drama English-language film. 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.
When was Privates on Parade released?
Privates on Parade was released on March 18, 1983. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. The film was produced by Handmade Films.
Who stars in Privates on Parade?
Privates on Parade stars John Cleese, Denis Quilley, Michael Elphick and Nicola Pagett. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Privates on Parade available in HD?
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