Privates on Parade 41 years old

Privates on Parade

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.

Credits

Privates on Parade Cast

Name Character
John Cleese He was 44, now 84 years old as Major Giles Flack
David Bamber He was 29, now 69 years old as Sergeant Charles Bishop
Julian Sands He was 26, now 66 years old
Denis Quilley He was 56, 75 years old when he died as Acting Captain Terri Dennis
Bruce Payne He was 26, now 66 years old as Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright
John Standing He was 49, now 89 years old as Captain Sholto Savory
Michael Elphick He was 37, 55 years old when he died as Sergeant Major Reg Drummond
Simon Jones He was 33, now 73 years old as Sergeant Eric Young-Love
Neil Pearson He was 23, now 64 years old
Nicola Pagett She was 38, now 78 years old as Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan
Tim Barlow He was 48, now 88 years old
Patrick Pearson He was 53, now 94 years old as Sergeant Steven Flowers

Privates on Parade Crew

Name Department
Michael Blakemore as Director. He was 54 (now 95) years old Directing
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Privates on Parade (41 years)

  • Release day: Friday, March 18, 1983
  • Runtime: 97 minutes