Privates on Parade

Date: 1982
Director: Michael Blakemore
Production Company: HandMade Films, Paragon Entertainment Corporation

Stars: John Cleese, Michael Elphick, Nicola Pagett, Denis Quilley, Bruce Payne
Location(s): Hampshire

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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.

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To set the scene - newsreel footage of 1940's Singapore before film of the Malayan conflict is shown. Unknown location.

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Meanwhile, in Malaya, Surrey, Sergeant Major Reg Drummond (Michael Elphick) breaks off a conversation with Captain Sholto Savory (John Standing) when he sees new recruit Sergeant Steven Flowers. Neil Pearson advises that the parade ground scenes were shot at Aldershot Barracks.

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Sergeant Major Drummond stands outside the mess as Captain Dennis emerges before heading into town for the evening. Possibly a set, maybe not.

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Captain Henry Cox (John Quayle) brings a truck full of wounded men to the camp.

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Major Giles Flack (John Cleese) comes out of his office when he sees the truck arrive.

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Major Flack and Captain Cox are interrupted by Captain Dennis.

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The opening night of 'Jungle Jamboree'. An unidentified location that may be a studio set.

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The unit strut their stuff. Starring Joe Melia as Sergeant Len Bonny, Denis Quilley as Captain Terri Dennis, Nicola Pagett as Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan, Simon Jones as Sergeant Eric Young-Love and Bruce Payne as Flight Sergeant Kevin Cartwright.

Wonderful, nostalgic poster of this 1980's film. Size, some 28" x 40", 72cm x 100cm approx, small tear, no pin holes, repairs. Good condition, € 55.00 + p&p.

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Practice makes perfect. The entertainment troupe master their marching skills. Aldershot Barracks located by Neil Pearson.

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Captain Dennis and Sylvia leave the chapel after the funeral of Len Bonny.