Movie: The Secret Policeman's Ball

Top 10 Billed Cast

Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson

Various Roles

John Cleese
John Cleese

Himself - Various Roles

Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly

Himself

Peter Cook
Peter Cook

Various Roles

Michael Palin
Michael Palin

Various Roles

Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend

Himself

Terry Jones
Terry Jones

Himself - Various Roles

Clive James
Clive James

Himself

Eleanor Bron
Eleanor Bron

Various Roles

Ken Campbell
Ken Campbell

Various Roles

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1979-12-22

  • Average

    6.3

  • Rating:

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    English
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