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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989): Cast

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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball is a 1989 music comedy directed by Mike Holgate, starring Stephen Fry, John Cleese and Michael Palin. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Mike Holgate
Genres
Comedy , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball About?

The premise of The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball without spoilers.

After criticism that the 1987 event over‑emphasized music and the 1988 Festival of Youth concert proved a financial disaster, Amnesty International reverted to the comedy‑centric format that had succeeded from 1976 to 1981. Pat Duffy was removed from future benefit‑event duties, and producer Judith Holder was hired to organise the 1989 show.

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • sketch comedy movie
  • sketch comedy
  • apostrophe in title
  • five word title
  • stand up comedy
  • british comedy
  • alternative comedy
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Cast & crew

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball Cast & Characters

Stephen Fry leads the cast, with John Cleese and Michael Palin. Directed by Mike Holgate; 25 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball?

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball released?

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball was released in 1989.

Who directed The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball?

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball was directed by Mike Holgate.

Who is in the cast of The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball?

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball stars Stephen Fry, John Cleese and Michael Palin, among 25 credited actors.

Does The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball have a post-credit scene?

No. The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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