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Release Year1987
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Music
Votes2
DirectorKen O'Neill
WritersKen O'Neill
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
About The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an effort to take advantage of the growing number of rock musicians supporting Amnesty. Instead of the live show being primarily a comedy show with a few musical cameos, the event made a point of giving equal emphasis to the comedy and the music.
Directed by Ken O'Neill, The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball leans on a strong ensemble — Chet Atkins, Jackson Browne, John Cleese — 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 1987.
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