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Privates on Parade (1983)

R · 1983-03-18 · 1h 37m · EN
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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.

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John CleeseJohn CleeseMajor Giles FlackDenis QuilleyDenis QuilleyActing Captain Terri DennisMichael ElphickMichael ElphickSergeant Major Reg DrummondNicola PagettNicola PagettActing Lieutenant Sylvia MorganPatrick PearsonPatrick PearsonSergeant Steven FlowersJohn StandingJohn StandingCaptain Sholto SavoryDavid BamberDavid BamberSergeant Charles BishopBruce PayneBruce PayneFlight Sergeant Kevin CartwrightJoe MeliaJoe MeliaSergeant Len BonnySimon JonesSimon JonesSergeant Eric Young-LoveNeil PearsonNeil PearsonPianistJulian SandsJulian SandsClimbing Sailor

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GayGay themeDrag queenMalaya

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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · WarTheme affinityGay · Gay Theme · Drag QueenDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityWarDirector preference706004Actor preference283193 · 89254 · 12003

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What is Privates on Parade about?

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.

How long is Privates on Parade?

Privates on Parade has a runtime of 97 minutes.

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