Poster of Privates on Parade

Privates on Parade

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, March 18 1983
41 years ago
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Portrait of John CleeseJohn Cleese
John Cleese was
43 in Privates on Parade
as 'Major Giles Flack'.
Fri, Oct 27 1939
Portrait of Denis QuilleyDenis Quilley
Denis Quilley was
55 in Privates on Parade
as 'Acting Captain Terri Dennis'.
Mon, Dec 26 1927 –
Sun, Oct 05 2003
Portrait of Michael ElphickMichael Elphick
Michael Elphick was
36 in Privates on Parade
as 'Sergeant Major Reg Drummond'.
Thu, Sep 19 1946 –
Sat, Sep 07 2002
Portrait of Nicola PagettNicola Pagett
Nicola Pagett was
37 in Privates on Parade
as 'Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan'.
Fri, Jun 15 1945 –
Wed, Mar 03 2021
Portrait of Patrick PearsonPatrick Pearson
Patrick Pearson was
26 in Privates on Parade
as 'Sergeant Steven Flowers'.
Tue, Aug 21 1956
Portrait of John StandingJohn Standing
John Standing was
48 in Privates on Parade
as 'Captain Sholto Savory'.
Thu, Aug 16 1934
Portrait of David BamberDavid Bamber
David Bamber was
28 in Privates on Parade
as 'Sergeant Charles Bishop'.
Sun, Sep 19 1954
Portrait of Bruce PayneBruce Payne
Bruce Payne was
24 in Privates on Parade
as 'Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright'.
Sat, Nov 22 1958
Portrait of Joe MeliaJoe Melia
Joe Melia was
48 in Privates on Parade
as 'Sergeant Len Bonny'.
Wed, Jan 23 1935 –
Sat, Oct 20 2012
Portrait of Simon JonesSimon Jones
Simon Jones was
32 in Privates on Parade
as 'Sergeant Eric Young-Love'.
Thu, Jul 27 1950
Portrait of Neil PearsonNeil Pearson
Neil Pearson was
23 in Privates on Parade
as 'Pianist'.
Mon, Apr 27 1959
Portrait of Julian SandsJulian Sands
Julian Sands was
25 in Privates on Parade
as 'Climbing Sailor'.
Sat, Jan 04 1958 –
Fri, Jan 13 2023
Portrait of John QuayleJohn Quayle
John Quayle was
44 in Privates on Parade
as 'Captain Henry Cox'.
Wed, Dec 21 1938
Portrait of Vincent WongVincent Wong
Vincent Wong was
55 in Privates on Parade
as 'Cheng'.
Sat, Feb 04 1928 –
Fri, Mar 13 2015
Portrait of Brigitte KahnBrigitte Kahn
Brigitte Kahn was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Mrs. Reg Drummond'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tim BarlowTim Barlow
Tim Barlow was
47 in Privates on Parade
as 'Commanding Officer'.
Sat, Jan 18 1936 –
Fri, Jan 20 2023
Portrait of Philip TanPhilip Tan
Philip Tan was
23 in Privates on Parade
as 'Lee'.
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Portrait of David GriffinDavid Griffin
David Griffin was
39 in Privates on Parade
as 'Infantry Soldier'.
Mon, Jul 19 1943

Crew

Portrait of Michael BlakemoreMichael Blakemore
Michael Blakemore was
54 in Privates on Parade
as 'Director'
Mon, Jun 18 1928 –
Sun, Dec 10 2023
Portrait of Jake WrightJake Wright
Jake Wright was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Noel DavisNoel Davis
Noel Davis was
56 in Privates on Parade
as 'Casting Director'
Tue, Mar 01 1927 –
Sun, Nov 24 2002
Portrait of Michael ZimbrichMichael Zimbrich
Michael Zimbrich was
32 in Privates on Parade
as 'Second Assistant Director'
Tue, Sep 19 1950
Portrait of Christopher FiggChristopher Figg
Christopher Figg was
25 in Privates on Parade
as 'Third Assistant Director'
Fri, May 24 1957
Portrait of Peter ChildsPeter Childs
Peter Childs was
43 in Privates on Parade
as 'Assistant Art Director'
Thu, Aug 31 1939 –
Wed, Nov 01 1989
Portrait of Ian WilsonIan Wilson
Ian Wilson was
43 in Privates on Parade
as 'Director of Photography, Cinematography'
Sun, Apr 23 1939
Portrait of Peter NicholsPeter Nichols
Peter Nichols was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Original Story, Screenplay, Lyricist'
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Portrait of Simon RelphSimon Relph
Simon Relph was
42 in Privates on Parade
as 'Producer'
Sat, Apr 13 1940 –
Sun, Oct 30 2016
Portrait of George HarrisonGeorge Harrison
George Harrison was
40 in Privates on Parade
as 'Executive Producer'
Thu, Feb 25 1943 –
Thu, Nov 29 2001
Portrait of Denis O'BrienDenis O'Brien
Denis O'Brien was
41 in Privates on Parade
as 'Executive Producer'
Fri, Sep 12 1941 –
Fri, Dec 03 2021
Portrait of Jim ClarkJim Clark
Jim Clark was
51 in Privates on Parade
as 'Editor'
Sat, May 23 1931 –
Tue, Mar 01 2016
Portrait of Les WigginsLes Wiggins
Les Wiggins was
52 in Privates on Parade
as 'Sound Editor'
Thu, Jan 01 1931
Portrait of Lewis MuslinLewis Muslin
Lewis Muslin was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Bryan OatesBryan Oates
Bryan Oates was
38 in Privates on Parade
as 'Assistant Editor'
Mon, Jan 01 1945
Portrait of Denis KingDenis King
Denis King was
43 in Privates on Parade
as 'Conductor, Original Music Composer'
Tue, Jul 25 1939
Portrait of Michael WhiteMichael White
Michael White was
47 in Privates on Parade
as 'Art Direction'
Thu, Jan 16 1936 –
Mon, Mar 07 2016
Portrait of Pamela DaviesPamela Davies
Pamela Davies was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Script Supervisor'
Unknown Birthday –
Sun, Jan 05 1986
Portrait of Clive CooteClive Coote
Clive Coote was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Redmond MorrisRedmond Morris
Redmond Morris was
36 in Privates on Parade
as 'Production Manager'
Sun, Jan 26 1947
Portrait of Joan CarpenterJoan Carpenter
Joan Carpenter was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Hairdresser'
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Portrait of James T. MackJames T. Mack
James T. Mack would have been no older than
77 in Privates on Parade
as 'Electrician'
Tue, May 16 1871 –
Thu, Aug 12 1948
Portrait of Mike MillerMike Miller
Mike Miller was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Focus Puller'
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Portrait of Kevin WestleyKevin Westley
Kevin Westley was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Production Runner'
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Portrait of Ray MarstonRay Marston
Ray Marston was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Wig Designer'
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Portrait of Keith BattenKeith Batten
Keith Batten was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Boom Operator'
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Portrait of Luciana ArrighiLuciana Arrighi
Luciana Arrighi was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Production Design, Costume Designer'
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Portrait of John MolloJohn Mollo
John Mollo was
52 in Privates on Parade
as 'Technical Advisor'
Wed, Mar 18 1931 –
Wed, Oct 25 2017
Portrait of Jack CarterJack Carter
Jack Carter was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Construction Manager'
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Portrait of Elaine CarewElaine Carew
Elaine Carew was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Ken BarkerKen Barker
Ken Barker was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Sound Mixer'
Unknown Birthday –
Tue, Feb 13 2001
Portrait of Simon KayeSimon Kaye
Simon Kaye was
47 in Privates on Parade
as 'Sound Mixer'
Mon, Jul 22 1935
Portrait of Allan JamesAllan James
Allan James was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Location Manager'
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Portrait of Paul CroninPaul Cronin
Paul Cronin was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of Roddy BarronRoddy Barron
Roddy Barron was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Vicki DeasonVicki Deason
Vicki Deason was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Taffy HainesTaffy Haines
Taffy Haines was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Sound Engineer'
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Portrait of Kevin DayKevin Day
Kevin Day was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Best Boy Electric'
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Portrait of Alfie EmminsAlfie Emmins
Alfie Emmins was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of David WhiteingDavid Whiteing
David Whiteing was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Wardrobe Assistant'
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Portrait of Peter HutchinsonPeter Hutchinson
Peter Hutchinson was
40 in Privates on Parade
as 'Special Effects'
Wed, Feb 10 1943
Portrait of Colin HuntColin Hunt
Colin Hunt was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Technical Advisor'
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Portrait of Gillian GregoryGillian Gregory
Gillian Gregory was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Choreographer'
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Portrait of Andrew SandersAndrew Sanders
Andrew Sanders was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Arthur TarryArthur Tarry
Arthur Tarry was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Production Accountant'
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Portrait of Vicki ManningVicki Manning
Vicki Manning was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Lindy ShawLindy Shaw
Lindy Shaw was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Jane BondJane Bond
Jane Bond was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Assistant Costume Designer'
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Portrait of Cath HalloranCath Halloran
Cath Halloran was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Wardrobe Master'
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Portrait of William PeirceWilliam Peirce
William Peirce was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Wardrobe Master'
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Portrait of Sue GibsonSue Gibson
Sue Gibson was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Clapper Loader'
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Portrait of Vic HammondVic Hammond
Vic Hammond was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Grip'
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Portrait of Allan Della-ValleAllan Della-Valle
Allan Della-Valle was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Camera Trainee'
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Portrait of Wendy TaylerWendy Tayler
Wendy Tayler was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Unit Publicist'
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Portrait of Derrick NorwoodDerrick Norwood
Derrick Norwood was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Assistant Accountant'
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Portrait of Bob SpencerBob Spencer
Bob Spencer was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Scenic Artist'
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Portrait of Vanessa CleggVanessa Clegg
Vanessa Clegg was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Art Department Trainee'
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Portrait of Phil McDonaldPhil McDonald
Phil McDonald was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Property Master'
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Portrait of Robert HillRobert Hill
Robert Hill was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Dressing Prop'
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Portrait of John ManningJohn Manning
John Manning was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Dressing Prop'
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Portrait of Norman SmithNorman Smith
Norman Smith was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Hank WilcoxHank Wilcox
Hank Wilcox was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Electrician'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard BoozRichard Booz
Richard Booz was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Transportation Captain'
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Portrait of Nick JenkinsNick Jenkins
Nick Jenkins was
>> in Privates on Parade
as 'Title Designer'
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