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

Crew

Portrait of Michael BlakemoreMichael Blakemore. Michael Blakemore was 54 in Privates on Parade as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 18 1928 –
Died: Sun, Dec 10 2023
Portrait of Jake WrightJake Wright. Jake Wright was 60 in Privates on Parade as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Sun, May 21 1922 –
Died: Fri, Feb 19 2016
Portrait of Noel DavisNoel Davis. Noel Davis was 56 in Privates on Parade as 'Casting Director'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 01 1927 –
Died: Sun, Nov 24 2002
Portrait of Michael ZimbrichMichael Zimbrich. Michael Zimbrich was 32 in Privates on Parade as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 19 1950
Portrait of Peter ChildsPeter Childs. Peter Childs was 43 in Privates on Parade as 'Assistant Art Director'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 31 1939 –
Died: Wed, Nov 01 1989
Portrait of Christopher FiggChristopher Figg. Christopher Figg was 25 in Privates on Parade as 'Third Assistant Director'
Birthday: Fri, May 24 1957
Portrait of Ian WilsonIan Wilson. Ian Wilson was 43 in Privates on Parade as 'Director of Photography, Cinematography'
Birthday: Sun, Apr 23 1939
Portrait of Peter NicholsPeter Nichols. Peter Nichols was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Lyricist, Screenplay, Original Story'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Simon RelphSimon Relph. Simon Relph was 42 in Privates on Parade as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 13 1940 –
Died: Sun, Oct 30 2016
Portrait of George HarrisonGeorge Harrison. George Harrison was 40 in Privates on Parade as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Thu, Feb 25 1943 –
Died: Thu, Nov 29 2001
Portrait of Denis O'BrienDenis O'Brien. Denis O'Brien was 41 in Privates on Parade as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Sep 12 1941 –
Died: Fri, Dec 03 2021
Portrait of Jim ClarkJim Clark. Jim Clark was 51 in Privates on Parade as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sat, May 23 1931 –
Died: Thu, Feb 25 2016
Portrait of Les WigginsLes Wiggins. Les Wiggins was 52 in Privates on Parade as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 01 1931
Portrait of Lewis MuslinLewis Muslin. Lewis Muslin was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bryan OatesBryan Oates. Bryan Oates was 38 in Privates on Parade as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 01 1945
Portrait of Denis KingDenis King. Denis King was 43 in Privates on Parade as 'Conductor, Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Tue, Jul 25 1939
Portrait of Michael WhiteMichael White. Michael White was 47 in Privates on Parade as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 16 1936 –
Died: Mon, Mar 07 2016
Portrait of James T. MackJames T. Mack. James T. Mack would have been no older than 77 in Privates on Parade as 'Electrician'
Birthday: Tue, May 16 1871 –
Died: Thu, Aug 12 1948
Portrait of Redmond MorrisRedmond Morris. Redmond Morris was 36 in Privates on Parade as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 26 1947
Portrait of Colin HuntColin Hunt. Colin Hunt was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Technical Advisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter HutchinsonPeter Hutchinson. Peter Hutchinson was 40 in Privates on Parade as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 10 1943
Portrait of Jack CarterJack Carter. Jack Carter was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Construction Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Taffy HainesTaffy Haines. Taffy Haines was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Sound Engineer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arthur TarryArthur Tarry. Arthur Tarry was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Production Accountant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pamela DaviesPamela Davies. Pamela Davies was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Sun, Jan 05 1986
Portrait of Simon KayeSimon Kaye. Simon Kaye was 47 in Privates on Parade as 'Sound Mixer'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 22 1935
Portrait of Joan CarpenterJoan Carpenter. Joan Carpenter was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Hairdresser'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kevin WestleyKevin Westley. Kevin Westley was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Production Runner'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John MolloJohn Mollo. John Mollo was 52 in Privates on Parade as 'Technical Advisor'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 18 1931 –
Died: Wed, Oct 25 2017
Portrait of Luciana ArrighiLuciana Arrighi. Luciana Arrighi was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Production Design, Costume Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Keith BattenKeith Batten. Keith Batten was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Boom Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vicki DeasonVicki Deason. Vicki Deason was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Allan JamesAllan James. Allan James was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Location Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clive CooteClive Coote. Clive Coote was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kevin DayKevin Day. Kevin Day was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Best Boy Electric'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray MarstonRay Marston. Ray Marston was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Wig Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David WhiteingDavid Whiteing. David Whiteing was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Wardrobe Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike MillerMike Miller. Mike Miller was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Focus Puller'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken BarkerKen Barker. Ken Barker was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Sound Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Tue, Feb 13 2001
Portrait of Roddy BarronRoddy Barron. Roddy Barron was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gillian GregoryGillian Gregory. Gillian Gregory was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Choreographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul CroninPaul Cronin. Paul Cronin was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Electrician'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elaine CarewElaine Carew. Elaine Carew was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Phil McDonaldPhil McDonald. Phil McDonald was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sue GibsonSue Gibson. Sue Gibson was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Clapper Loader'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cath HalloranCath Halloran. Cath Halloran was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Wardrobe Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard BoozRichard Booz. Richard Booz was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Transportation Captain'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Allan Della-ValleAllan Della-Valle. Allan Della-Valle was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Camera Trainee'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lindy ShawLindy Shaw. Lindy Shaw was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alfie EmminsAlfie Emmins. Alfie Emmins was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Electrician'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John ManningJohn Manning. John Manning was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Dressing Prop'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Derrick NorwoodDerrick Norwood. Derrick Norwood was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Assistant Accountant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vanessa CleggVanessa Clegg. Vanessa Clegg was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Art Department Trainee'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William PeirceWilliam Peirce. William Peirce was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Wardrobe Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nick JenkinsNick Jenkins. Nick Jenkins was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Title Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wendy TaylerWendy Tayler. Wendy Tayler was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Unit Publicist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert HillRobert Hill. Robert Hill was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Dressing Prop'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norman SmithNorman Smith. Norman Smith was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vic HammondVic Hammond. Vic Hammond was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hank WilcoxHank Wilcox. Hank Wilcox was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Electrician'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob SpencerBob Spencer. Bob Spencer was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Scenic Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jane BondJane Bond. Jane Bond was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Assistant Costume Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andrew SandersAndrew Sanders. Andrew Sanders was >> in Privates on Parade as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday