The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.991 |
Directed By
Roger Graef
Crew
Roger Graef
Ernest Vincze
Pascoe Macfarlane
Trevor Brooker
John Cleese
Billy Connolly
John Cleese
Clive Tickner
TOP CAST
Rowan Atkinson
Various Roles
John Cleese
Himself - Various Roles
Billy Connolly
Himself
Peter Cook
Various Roles
Michael Palin
Various Roles
Pete Townshend
Himself
Terry Jones
Himself - Various Roles
Clive James
Himself
Eleanor Bron
Various Roles
Ken Campbell
Various Roles
Sylvester McCoy
Various Roles
Marcel Steiner
Various Roles
David Rappaport
Various Roles
Paul Abrahams
Various Roles
Suzanne Church
Various Roles
Anna Ford
Herself
Clive Jenkins
Himself
Mike Brearley
Himself
Tom Robinson
Tom Robinson
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