

Privates on Parade
Malaysia, 1947. Some fought. Some danced.
4.9(22)19831h 53m1
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.
TMDB
4.9/10
22 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
- drag queen
- lgbt
- malaya
- gay theme
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalR13 Apr 1984
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical1518 Mar 1983
AustraliaAU
- Theatrical25 Mar 1983
Frequently asked questions
- When was Privates on Parade released?
- Privates on Parade was released on 18 March 1983.
- Where can I watch Privates on Parade online?
- Privates on Parade is available on Criterion Channel in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Privates on Parade?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Privates on Parade is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Privates on Parade?
- Privates on Parade holds a 4.9/10 audience score from 22 votes.
- Who directed Privates on Parade?
- Privates on Parade (1983) was directed by Michael Blakemore.
- How long is Privates on Parade?
- Privates on Parade runs for 1h 53m.












