Privates on Parade
Mar 18 1983
•2h 53m
•Comedy, Drama, War, Music
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.
Cast
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John Cleese
Major Giles Flack
Denis Quilley
Acting Captain Terri Dennis
Michael Elphick
Sergeant Major Reg Drummond
Nicola Pagett
Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan
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