Privates on Parade

Name: Privates on Parade
Released: 1983-03-18
Rating: 4.909

4.9/10 (22)

·1983· 113 min

Director: Michael Blakemore

"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.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Cast

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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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

In brief

Privates on Parade (1983) is a comedy, drama, war film. With an average rating of 4.9/10 from 22 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 53min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Privates on Parade online?

Privates on Parade is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Privates on Parade?

Privates on Parade runs 113 minutes (1h 53min).

What rating does Privates on Parade have?

Privates on Parade has an average rating of 4.9/10 based on 22 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Privates on Parade from?

Privates on Parade was released in 1983.