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Privates on Parade

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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Privates on Parade

📅 1983🌐 ENMovie

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ComedyDramaWarMusic

Overview

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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🎬 Type: Movie

📅 Year: 1983

Rating: 4.9/10

Cast

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John Cleese profile photo

John Cleese

Major Giles Flack

Denis Quilley profile photo

Denis Quilley

Acting Captain Terri Dennis

Michael Elphick profile photo

Michael Elphick

Sergeant Major Reg Drummond

Nicola Pagett profile photo

Nicola Pagett

Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan

Patrick Pearson

Sergeant Steven Flowers

John Standing profile photo

John Standing

Captain Sholto Savory

David Bamber profile photo

David Bamber

Sergeant Charles Bishop

Bruce Payne

Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright

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