This is usually the one i watch because it has my favorite comedians all together in top form. This is a digitized version of an article from the timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Monty pythons the secret policeman s other ball deleted sketch. Film complet the secret policemans other ballthe secret policemans other ball 1982 comedie. While all of the performers deliver the goods, the films overall effectiveness is. The secret policemans third ball the secret policemans. The secret policemans balls are a legendary series of benefit shows staged to raise funds for amnesty international. The original uk film runtime according to sources i find on the internet 94 minutes but the version included on this compilation is only 72 minutes. It subsequently yielded two separate movies one version for the uk, directed by julien temple, and a quite different. Secret policemans balls, the the secret policemans balls is the collective name for the legendary series of benefit shows staged to raise funds for amnesty international.
After a sixyear hiatus, the secret policemans ball shows resumed with a strong hybrid of comedy and music. See more of the secret policemans ball on facebook. The other performances come from 35mm sources, but theyre also somewhat grainy. The complete televised proceedings minus a couple of billy connolly bits are. Overview of secret policemans other ball, the, 1981, directed by julien temple, with donovan leitch, alan bennett, david rappaport, at turner classic movies. The secret policemans other ball 1982 english movie. The complete edition 1976 1991 a series of benefit concerts to raise money for amnesty international. Jan 01, 2007 the secret policemans ball music edition. Beginning in 1976, the balls have featured the cream of britains comedians and musicians.
The secret policemans ball was the third in a series of benefits shows organized by cleese for amnesty international, and the name was recycled for several filmed stage shows that followed. The secret policemans ball the source of the townshend performances comes from beatup old 16mm film, showing some rough grain and messy black levels. The secret policemans other ball trailer 1981 video. The secret policemans other ball trailer 1981 director. The secret policemans other ball 1982 rotten tomatoes. The secret policeman s ball 2006 was the title of the show staged as a benefit for human rights organization amnesty international at london s royal albert hall in october 2006. The us film though drawn from the uk films of both the 1979 and 1981 shows used as its title the secret policemans other ball a title that by may 1982 had. The material photographed in the secret policeman s other ball is sometimes pretty funny, but it tends to get sidetracked by the lowbudget videotape recording of the show, and the result is seen.
The secret policemans ball 1979 12221979 gb comedy, music 1h 15m user score. The secret policemans other ball is based on video recordings of two benefit concerts given in london a year or two earlier on behalf of amnesty international thus the secret policeman of the title. The secret policemans ball 1979 the movie database. It was the second of many shows to bear the celebrated secret policemans title that became the iconic series known informally as the. The second amnesty international charity concert performance and film to use the secret policemans ball phraseology which became synonymous with the series and the title basis for many subsequent entries. Building on the success of pete townshends 1979 appearance lewis recruited other rock musicians to. The secret policemans other ball streaming film complet. The secret policeman s other ball was the fourth of the benefit shows staged by the british section of amnesty international to raise funds for its research and campaign work in the human rights field. Jan 01, 2014 the secret policemans other ball january 1, 2014 by the thorn in film, television. The material photographed in the secret policemans other ball is sometimes pretty funny, but it tends to get sidetracked by the lowbudget videotape recording. Rare promotional tv spots, trailers and news footage. The second amnesty international charity concert performance and film to use the secret policeman s ball phraseology which became synonymous with the series and the title basis for many subsequent entries. The secret policeman s other ball 21may 1982 directors. The show title was a conscious reprise of the title of the 1979 amnesty benefit show that heralded the organization s breakthrough in public awareness and fundraising.
It was the second of many shows to bear the celebrated secret policeman s title that became the iconic series known informally as the secret. Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to amnesty from the spinoff movie, tv special and record albums cleese, lewis and walker planned the next show to be a more spectacular event. The secret policemans other ball 1982 directed by julien. The film of an onstage charity benefit for amnesty international. I had previously owned the 1998 vhs release of the secret policemans ball, which was a reissue of the theatrical uk film of 1980 bearing the same name. Stars of monty python gathered onstage with such other talents as peter cook and musicians pete townshend and eric clapton. The secret policemans other ball is based on video recordings of two benefit concerts given in london a year or two earlier on behalf of. Billy connolly, eric clapton, jeff beck, monty python, pete townshend, sting official content from mgm home. The secret policemans other ball was the fourth of the benefit shows staged by the british section of amnesty international to raise funds for its research and campaign work in the human rights. The secret policemans third ball 1987, amnesty international, 89 min. The secret policeman s ball is the name informally used for the longrunning series of benefit shows staged initially in the united kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation amnesty international. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the secret policemans other ball near you.
There exist r4 versions for some of the shows, but these are no better than the r0 uk discs with one exception. The complete a poke in the eye cd release springtime. Oct 08, 2014 the secret policeman s other ball trailer 1981 director. The film of an onstage charity benefit for amnesty. The shows started in 1976 featuring popular british comedians but later included leading musicians and actors. The secret policemans ball 2006 was the title of the show staged as a benefit for human rights organization amnesty international at londons royal albert hall in october 2006 the show title was a conscious reprise of the title of the 1979 amnesty benefit show that heralded the organizations breakthrough in public awareness and fundraising. Apr 18, 2016 the secret policeman s other ball was the fourth of the benefit shows staged by the british section of amnesty international to raise funds for its research and campaign work in the human rights. The secret policemans other ball the music 1982, cassette. In addition to cleese and fellow python members michael palin and terry jones who reprise skits from the python show as well as its lesserknown predecessor at last the 1948 show, the secret policemans ball includes sketches featuring rowan atkinson shortly before his breakthrough success on the uk television series not the nine oclock. The secret policemans other ball 1982 film en francais. The secret policemans other ball, which opens today at the. Out of all the secret policeman s balls, this one is the most entertaining and funniest. Russell brand was stalking the aisles and eddie izzard was lolling backstage as richard. Peter cook and dudley moore frog and peach duration.
The secret policeman s other ball was the fourth of the benefit shows staged by the british section of amnesty international to raise funds for its research and campaign work in the human rights. It was the second of many shows to bear the celebrated secret policemans title that became the iconic series known informally as the secret policemans balls. The secret policemans ball 1981 roger graef synopsis. Cleese focused on broadening the comedic talent to be presented at the show. With rowan atkinson, jeff beck, alan bennett, john bird. Graham chapman filmographie le guide des films en francais. Mar 05, 2012 s unday afternoon, radio city music hall, and rehearsals for the secret policeman s ball were in full flow. Peter luff left amnesty in 1978 and the organisations new fundraising. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
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. Eleanor bron is great in the dear god sketch, with her rambling dialog being very entertaining. Regarder the secret policemans other ball 1982 toutes les infos sur le film complet the secret policemans other ball en francais, ou telecharger streaming, soustitres et trailer. Stings roxanne, becks crossroads, and geldofs i dont like mondays are among the albums highlights, along with collins in the air tonight. The secret policemans other ball by various artists album. It was the second of many shows to bear the celebrated secret policemans title that became the. It was the second of many shows to bear the celebrated secret policeman s title that became the iconic series known informally as the secret policeman s balls. The secret policemans ball is the name informally used for the longrunning series of benefit shows staged initially in england to raise funds for the human rights organisation amnesty international. S unday afternoon, radio city music hall, and rehearsals for the secret policemans ball were in full flow. Comedy show for the benefit of amnesty international. The secret policemans other ball was the fourth of the benefit shows staged by the british section of amnesty international to raise funds for its.
The secret policemans other ball was the fourth of the benefit shows staged by the british. Film complet the secret policemans other ballthe secret policemans other ball 1982 documentaire. Film the secret policemans other ball 23 september 1982. The secret policeman s other ball also known as secret policeman s other ball year 1982 formats cinema, dvd.
In addition to the amnesty show stalwarts drawn from the oxbridgemonty pythonbeyond the fringe. The never complete list of king crimson related albums thrak. Currently this appears to only way to get the secret policeman s ball series on dvd. This is a list of audio, video and film releases of the secret policemans ball series of charity. The secret policemans other ball 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In addition to cleese and fellow python members michael palin and terry jones who reprise skits from the python show as well as its lesserknown predecessor at last the 1948 show, the secret policeman s ball includes sketches featuring rowan atkinson shortly before his breakthrough success on the uk television series not the nine oclock. The secret policeman s ball was the third in a series of benefits shows organized by cleese for amnesty international, and the name was recycled for several filmed stage shows that followed. The secret policeman s ball is the name informally used for the longrunning series of benefit shows staged initially in england to raise funds for the human rights organisation amnesty international. The secret policemans other ball 1982 the movie database. The secret policemans ball is the name informally used for the longrunning series of benefit shows staged initially in the united kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation amnesty international. The secret policemans other ball 1982 0923 1982 au comedy, music, tv movie 1h 30m user score. No year should pass without a new monty python film being.
The other performances come from 35mm sources, but theyre also somewhat grainy and sport faded colors and some halo effects. Those daring young men in their jaunty jalopies 1969. The secret policemans other ball trailer 1981 youtube. The secret policemans other ball january 1, 2014 by the thorn in film, television. The secret policemans other ball was the fourth of the benefit shows staged by the british section of amnesty international to raise funds for its research and campaign work in the human rights field.
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