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.

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Comedy
Drama
War
Music
Release Date

Mar 18, 1983

Duration: 1h 53 min

Popularity: 0.5895
19 votes
Directed by

Michael Blakemore

Casting: Noel Davis

Screenplay by

Peter Nichols

Productions

Handmade Films (GB)

Budget

Revenue: NA