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Privates on Parade (1983)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • War
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of John CleeseJohn CleeseMajor Giles Flack
  • Photo of Denis QuilleyDenis QuilleyActing Captain Terri Dennis
  • Photo of Michael ElphickMichael ElphickSergeant Major Reg Drummond
  • Photo of Nicola PagettNicola PagettActing Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan
  • Photo of Patrick PearsonPatrick PearsonSergeant Steven Flowers
  • Photo of John StandingJohn StandingCaptain Sholto Savory
  • Photo of David BamberDavid BamberSergeant Charles Bishop
  • Photo of Bruce PayneBruce PayneFlight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright
  • Photo of Joe MeliaJoe MeliaSergeant Len Bonny
  • Photo of Simon JonesSimon JonesSergeant Eric Young-Love

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