The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979)

The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979)

1979-12-22 United Kingdom 75 Min. PG-13
6.3 6 votes

Overview

Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better use of the performing talent so favourably disposed to assist it in raising funds. Peter Luff left Amnesty in 1978 and the organisation's new fund-raising officer, Peter Walker, was deputed to work with Lewis on reconfiguring the show to raise more money and greater awareness of Amnesty. Lewis proposed to Cleese that in addition to the comedy performances the show should feature some contemporary rock musicians. Cleese delegated this responsibility to Lewis who recruited Who guitarist Pete Townshend to perform, as well as New Wave singer-songwriter Tom Robinson.

Cast

Rowan Atkinson is Various Roles
Various Roles
John Cleese is Himself - Various Roles
Himself - Various Roles
Peter Cook is Various Roles
Various Roles
Michael Palin is Various Roles
Various Roles
Terry Jones is Himself - Various Roles
Himself - Various Roles
Clive James is Himself
Eleanor Bron is Various Roles
Various Roles
Ken Campbell is Various Roles
Various Roles
Sylvester McCoy is Various Roles
Various Roles
Marcel Steiner is Various Roles
Various Roles