Quick facts
- Released
- March 18, 1983
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- R
- IMDb
- tt0084538
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Handmade Films
Themes
Cast
John Cleese
Major Giles Flack
Denis Quilley
Acting Captain Terri Dennis
Michael Elphick
Sergeant Major Reg Drummond
Nicola Pagett
Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan
Patrick Pearson
Sergeant Steven Flowers
John Standing
Captain Sholto Savory
David Bamber
Sergeant Charles Bishop
Bruce Payne
Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright
Joe Melia
Sergeant Len Bonny
Simon Jones
Sergeant Eric Young-Love
Neil Pearson
Pianist
Julian Sands
Climbing Sailor
John Quayle
Captain Henry Cox
Vincent Wong
Cheng
Brigitte Kahn
Mrs. Reg Drummond
Tim Barlow
Commanding Officer
Philip Tan
Lee
David Griffin
Infantry Soldier
More Like This
More like Privates on Parade ›
Also Worth Watching
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- Who directed Privates on Parade?
- Privates on Parade was directed by Michael Blakemore.
- Who stars in Privates on Parade?
- Privates on Parade stars John Cleese, Denis Quilley, Michael Elphick, Nicola Pagett.
- When was Privates on Parade released?
- Privates on Parade is a 1983 comedy, drama, war, music film.
- Where can I watch Privates on Parade?
- You can watch Privates on Parade with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.