The Secret Policeman’s Ball (1979): Cast
The Secret Policeman’s Ball is a 1979 music comedy directed by Roger Graef, starring John Cleese, Pete Townshend and Tom Robinson. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Roger Graef
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Amnesty International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret Policeman’s Ball About?
The premise of The Secret Policeman’s Ball without spoilers.
After deciding to postpone a 1978 benefit show, Amnesty International reevaluated how to best utilise the willing performers for fundraising. With Peter Luff’s departure, new fundraiser Peter Walker teamed with producer Martin Lewis to redesign the event for greater revenue and awareness. Lewis suggested adding contemporary rock acts; John Cleese assigned him that task, leading to the recruitment of The Who’s guitarist Pete Townshend and New‑Wave singer‑songwriter Tom Robinson.
The Secret Policeman’s Ball Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- absurd comedy
- sketch comedy movie
- satire comedy
- amnesty international
- monty python
- stage show
- revue
- satire
- stand up comedian
- monologue
- live performance
- live comedy
+16 more Show fewer
- live audience
- irreverence
- joke
- surrealism
- comedy team
- comedian
- charity benefit
- celebrity
- british comedy
- actor playing multiple roles
- actor playing himself
- absurdism
- sketch comedy
- comedy troupe
- concert film
- independent film
The Secret Policeman’s Ball Cast & Characters
John Cleese leads the cast, with Pete Townshend and Tom Robinson as Tom Robinson. Directed by Roger Graef; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roger Graef
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John Cleese as themselves - Pete Townshend as themselves
- Tom Robinson as Tom Robinson
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Michael Palin as Various Roles
Also Starring in The Secret Policeman’s Ball
· 15 more- Billy Connolly Themselves
- Terry Jones Themselves
- Sylvester McCoy Various Roles
- Rowan Atkinson Various Roles
- Peter Cook Various Roles
- Eleanor Bron Various Roles
- Ken Campbell Various Roles
- David Rappaport Various Roles
- Clive James Themselves
- Suzanne Church Various Roles
- Marcel Steiner Various Roles
- Anna Ford Themselves
- Paul Abrahams Various Roles
- Clive Jenkins Themselves
- Mike Brearley Themselves
More from Roger Graef
More films directed by Roger Graef: Monty Python: The Meaning of Live, The Mermaid Frolics and Pleasure at Her Majesty’s.
The Secret Policeman’s Ball Also Known As
Also known as “秘密警察的球”.
- Also known as
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- 秘密警察的球
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Movies Like The Secret Policeman’s Ball
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball, The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball and The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball.
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The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball 1982 -
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball 1987 -
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball 1989 -
The Secret Policeman’s Ball: The Ball in the Hall 2006 -
Pleasure at Her Majesty’s 1976 -
Amnesty International’s Big 30 1991 -
Secret Ballot 2002 -
Top Secret! 1984 -
The Firemen’s Ball 1967 -
Ask a Policeman 1939 -
Blackball 2003 -
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The Secret Policeman’s Ball FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Secret Policeman’s Ball, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret Policeman’s Ball?
The Secret Policeman’s Ball runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was The Secret Policeman’s Ball released?
The Secret Policeman’s Ball was released on December 22, 1979.
Who directed The Secret Policeman’s Ball?
The Secret Policeman’s Ball was directed by Roger Graef.
More films by Roger Graef Who is in the cast of The Secret Policeman’s Ball?
The Secret Policeman’s Ball stars John Cleese, Pete Townshend and Tom Robinson as Tom Robinson, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Secret Policeman’s Ball have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret Policeman’s Ball has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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