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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.3 / 100
1983·Comedy / Drama / War·1h 47m

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.

Above the Line
Michael Blakemore·DirectorPeter Nichols·ScreenplayPeter Nichols·LyricistIan Wilson·Director of PhotographyDenis King·Original Music ComposerJim Clark·Editor
Cast
John Cleese·Major Giles FlackDenis Quilley·Acting Captain Terri DennisMichael Elphick·Sergeant Major Reg DrummondNicola Pagett·Acting Lieutenant Sylvia MorganPatrick Pearson·Sergeant Steven FlowersJohn Standing·Captain Sholto SavoryDavid Bamber·Sergeant Charles BishopBruce Payne·Flight Sergeant Kevin CartwrightJoe Melia·Sergeant Len BonnySimon Jones·Sergeant Eric Young-Love
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Michael Blakemore·DirectorJake Wright·Assistant DirectorPamela Davies·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Peter Nichols·ScreenplayPeter Nichols·LyricistPeter Nichols·Original Story
Camera· 1
Ian Wilson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jim Clark·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Denis King·Original Music ComposerDenis King·ConductorSimon Kaye·Sound MixerLes Wiggins·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 7
Luciana Arrighi·Production DesignMichael White·Art DirectionAndrew Sanders·Art DirectionLuciana Arrighi·Costume DesignerNick Jenkins·Title DesignerJack Carter·Construction ManagerPhil McDonald·Property Master
Production· 4
Simon Relph·ProducerGeorge Harrison·Executive ProducerDenis O'Brien·Executive ProducerArthur Tarry·Production Accountant
Other Departments· 7
Gillian Gregory·ChoreographerJoan Carpenter·HairdresserWilliam Peirce·Wardrobe MasterJames T. Mack·ElectricianCath Halloran·Wardrobe MasterColin Hunt·Technical AdvisorPeter Hutchinson·Special Effects
By the Numbers
56.3
OF 100
Master Score
4.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Privates on Parade's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#8B0000
#FFD700
Mood
Comedic, Lively
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a collage of characters against a white background with a large, angled title. In the upper left, the title "Privates on Parade" is prominen”

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Key Elements
Military UniformsMilitary CapsHatsSuitBow TieBoutonniere
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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