Privates On Parade (1982)

Privates On Parade (1982) (DVD) (*)

$27.99

Language Selections:
Danish ( Subtitles )
English ( Mono )
Finnish ( Subtitles )
Norwegian ( Subtitles )
Swedish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Denmark ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
108 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1982 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Michael Blakemore

Written By:
Peter Nichols

Actors:
Patrick Pearson ..... Sgt. Steven Flowers
Michael Elphick ..... S/Maj. Red Drummond
Joe Melia ..... Sgt. Len Bonny
John Standing ..... Captain Sholto Savory
Nicola Pagett ..... Acting Lt. Sylvia Morgan
Simon Jones ..... Sgt. Eric Young-Love (Erica)
David Bamber ..... Sgt. Charles Bishop
Bruce Payne ..... Flight Sgt. Kevin Cartwright
Robin Langford ..... Electrician
Denis Quilley ..... Acting Captain Terri Dennis
Neil Pearson ..... Pianist
Steve Dixon ..... Drummer
Jasper Jacob ..... Bass Player
Leonard Preston ..... Trombonist
Peter Hutchinson ..... Trumpet Player
John Cleese ..... Major Giles Flack
Julian Sands ..... Climbing Sailor (with Dennis)

Synopsis:

This kooky British comedy chronicles the zany and occasionally dramatic exploits of the Song and Dance Unit, Southeast Asia (SADUSEA, pronounced 'sad-you-see') assigned to entertain troops stationed in the Malayan jungle during WW II. It is based on a play by Peter Nichols. The entertainers are led by the rigid Major Giles Flack. Much to Flack's discomfiture, most of his unit is gay and enjoys dressing up in drag. The film also contains a serious subplot about a treacherous cad in the group who gets the only real woman in the troupe pregnant and then abuses her. He also steals ammo and information to give to the enemy. In the end, a terrible battle ensues at his hands.

The members of SADUSEA (Song And Dance Unit South East Asia) fall in and out of love while trying to dodge Malayan Communist bullets in the late 1940s. Not only that, they have to contend with a loony, bible bashing Major who creates far more danger than any of the jungle inhabitants. Only gay captain Dennis Quilley seems capable of coping with him but even he isn't aware of the cowardly Michael Elphick selling arms to the natives.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 09 February, 2015.