Privates on Parade

1983 1h 53m ★4.9

Comedy Drama War Music

Privates on Parade

“Malaysia, 1947. Some fought. Some danced.”

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.

Release Date March 18, 1983

Runtime 1h 53m

Country United Kingdom

Language English

Director Michael Blakemore

Category Comedy, Drama, War, Music

Rating 4.9 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1983