The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
"At Last the Truth Can Be Told - The Other Ball is Bigger"
Originally released in 1982. The Secret Policeman's Other Ball is a comedy/music film. directed by Julien Temple.
Starring Rowan Atkinson, Jeff Beck, and Alan Bennett
Synopsis
Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums – Cleese, Lewis and Walker planned the next show to be a more spectacular event. Cleese focused on broadening the comedic talent to be presented at the show. In addition to the Amnesty show stalwarts drawn from the Oxbridge/Monty Python/Beyond The Fringe orbit, he invited newcomers such as Rowan Atkinson’s colleagues from the BBC TV show Not the Nine O'Clock News including Pamela Stephenson and Griff Rhys Jones; comedian Victoria Wood and regional comic Jasper Carrott. Lewis secured a return appearance by Billy Connolly and a debut appearance by "alternative" comedian Alexei Sayle who Lewis had recently discovered and was managing. Building on the success of Pete Townshend's 1979 appearance Lewis recruited other rock musicians to perform at the 1981 show including Sting, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Donovan and Bob Geldof.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rowan Atkinson
as Self - Various Roles
Jeff Beck
as Self
Alan Bennett
as Self - Various Roles
Graham Chapman
as Self - Various Roles
Eric Clapton
as Self
John Cleese
as Self - Various Roles
Phil Collins
as Self
Billy Connolly
as Self
Peter Cook
as Self - Various Roles
Sheena Easton
as The Secret Policeman Choir
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Amnesty International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Secret Policeman's Other Ball about?
Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums – Cleese, Lewis and Walker planned the next show to be ...
Who directed The Secret Policeman's Other Ball?
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball was directed by Julien Temple.
How long is The Secret Policeman's Other Ball?
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Secret Policeman's Other Ball released?
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball was released on March 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Secret Policeman's Other Ball?
The main cast of The Secret Policeman's Other Ball includes Rowan Atkinson, Jeff Beck, Alan Bennett, Graham Chapman, Eric Clapton.