Privates on Parade (film)
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Cast and characters
- John Cleese – Maj. Giles Flack
- Denis Quilley – Capt. Terri Dennis
- Nicola Pagett – Sylvia Morgan
- Patrick Pearson – Sgt. Steven Flowers
- Michael Elphick – Sgt. Maj. Reg Drummond
- David Bamber – Sgt. Charles Bishop
- Bruce Payne – Flight Sgt. Kevin Cartwright
- Tim Barlow – Commanding Officer
- Ishaq Bux – Sikh Doorman
- Steve Dixon – Drummer
- David Griffin – Infantry Officer in the Bush
- Peter Hutchinson – Trumpet Player
- Jasper Jacob – Bass Player
- Simon Jones – Sgt. Eric Young-Love
- Brigitte Kahn – Mrs. Reg Drummond
- Robin Langford – Electrician
- Joe Melia – Sgt. Len Bonny
- William Parker – Armed Escort
- Neil Pearson – Band Pianist
- John Quayle – Capt. Henry Cox
- Julian Sands – Sailor
- John Standing – Capt. Sholto Savory
- Philip Tan – Lee
- Vincent Wong – Cheng
Reception
One critic stated that Privates on Parade was 'better suited to the theatre'.[2] Derek Winnert stated that 'there are some good jokes and songs, but Privates on Parade is sometimes a bit dodgy and dated, and the lurch into serious drama at the end works no better on film than it did on stage'.[3] Vincent Canby described the film as 'fine, witty, extremely self-assured [and] something seldom seen in movies-a melodramatic farce that comes complete with songs, dances, lewd jokes, sudden death, teary sentiment and smashing performances'.[4]
References
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External links
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