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The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979)

1979-12-22 · 1h 15m · EN
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Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better use of the performing talent so favourably disposed to assist it in raising funds. Peter Luff left Amnesty in 1978 and the organisation's new fund-raising officer, Peter Walker, was deputed to work with Lewis on reconfiguring the show to raise more money and greater awareness of Amnesty. Lewis proposed to Cleese that in addition to the comedy performances the show should feature some contemporary rock musicians. Cleese delegated this responsibility to Lewis who recruited Who guitarist Pete Townshend to perform, as well as New Wave singer-songwriter Tom Robinson.

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Billy ConnollyWriterRoger GraefDirector

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Rowan AtkinsonRowan AtkinsonVarious RolesJohn CleeseJohn CleeseHimself - Various RolesBilly ConnollyBilly ConnollyHimselfPeter CookPeter CookVarious RolesMichael PalinMichael PalinVarious RolesPete TownshendPete TownshendHimselfTerry JonesTerry JonesHimself - Various RolesClive JamesClive JamesHimselfEleanor BronEleanor BronVarious RolesKen CampbellKen CampbellVarious RolesSylvester McCoySylvester McCoyVarious RolesMarcel SteinerMarcel SteinerVarious Roles

Keywords

Sketch comedyAmnesty international

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · MusicTheme affinitySketch Comedy · Amnesty InternationalDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference491066Actor preference12003 · 27020 · 38808

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What is The Secret Policeman's Ball about?

Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better use of the performing talent so favourably disposed to assist it in raising funds. Peter Luff left Amnesty in 1978 and the organisation's new fund-raising officer, Peter Walker, was deputed to work with Lewis on reconfiguring the show to raise more money and greater awareness of Amnesty. Lewis proposed to Cleese that in addition to the comedy performances the show should feature some contemporary rock musicians. Cleese delegated this responsibility to Lewis who recruited Who guitarist Pete Townshend to perform, as well as New Wave singer-songwriter Tom Robinson.

How long is The Secret Policeman's Ball?

The Secret Policeman's Ball has a runtime of 75 minutes.