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The Secret Policeman's Ball
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The Secret Policeman's Ball

1979-12-22 · 75 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Music

A series of benefit concerts to raise money for Amnesty International. Performances include comedy skits and musical numbers by a varied cast of mostly British performers. Featuring several Monty Python members, Rowan Atkinson, and Peter Cook.

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Directors
Roger Graef
Production companies
Amnesty International
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rowan AtkinsonRowan AtkinsonVarious Roles
John CleeseJohn CleeseHimself - Various Roles
Billy ConnollyBilly ConnollyHimself
Peter CookPeter CookVarious Roles
Michael PalinMichael PalinVarious Roles
Pete TownshendPete TownshendHimself
Terry JonesTerry JonesHimself - Various Roles
Clive JamesClive JamesHimself
Eleanor BronEleanor BronVarious Roles
Ken CampbellKen CampbellVarious Roles
Sylvester McCoySylvester McCoyVarious Roles
Marcel SteinerMarcel SteinerVarious Roles
David RappaportDavid RappaportVarious Roles
Paul AbrahamsVarious Roles
Suzanne ChurchVarious Roles
Anna FordHerself
Clive JenkinsClive JenkinsHimself
Mike BrearleyHimself
Tom RobinsonTom RobinsonTom Robinson

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