Privates on Parade(1983)
Malaysia, 1947. Some fought. Some danced.
Privates on Parade Synopsis
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.
Privates on Parade (1983) is a comedy, drama, war and music film directed by Michael Blakemore, released on March 18, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars John Cleese, Denis Quilley, Michael Elphick and Nicola Pagett. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Blakemore
- Writers:
- Peter Nichols, Peter Nichols, Peter Nichols
- Producers:
- Simon Relph
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Wilson
- Composer:
- Denis King
- Production:
- Handmade Films
- Status:
- Released
Privates on Parade Cast & Crew
Main 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
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
Key crew
Directed by Michael Blakemore, written by Peter Nichols, Peter Nichols and Peter Nichols, produced by Simon Relph.
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Privates on Parade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 22 ratings.
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Privates on Parade – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Privates on Parade online?
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Privates on Parade (1983) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Privates on Parade?
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The main cast of Privates on Parade (1983) includes John Cleese, Denis Quilley, Michael Elphick, Nicola Pagett and Patrick Pearson. The film was directed by Michael Blakemore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Privates on Parade released?
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Privates on Parade was released on March 18, 1983 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Privates on Parade worth watching?
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Privates on Parade (1983) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.