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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Music
Votes8
DirectorRoger Graef
WritersBilly Connolly
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Secret Policeman's Ball
About The Secret Policeman's Ball
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.
Directed by Roger Graef, The Secret Policeman's Ball leans on a strong ensemble — Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, Billy Connolly — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1979.
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