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Bookmark this pageThe Secret Policeman's Third Ball (1987)
Director: Ken O'Neill
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From Time Out Film Guide
Real music is provided by Joan Armatrading, Lou Reed, Mark Knopfler with Chet Atkins, and Peter Gabriel, whose Biko lament closes the film. There is also a tribute to Los Campañeros of El Salvador by Paul Brady, but otherwise - apart from a few swipes at Reagan and Thatcher courtesy of Spitting Image - politics are out. All the comedians are on top form: Fry & Laurie cocking up 'The Hedge Sketch' to perfection; Phil Cool impersonating the XR4i'd rep on the jammed M25; Lenny Henry as an ancient bluester; and Ben Elton on liberation sexuality (i.e. DIY). O'Neill's direction makes for more than just a run-of-the-mill variety bill.Author: MS
Cast & crew
Director: Ken O'Neill
Producer: Neville Bolt, Tony Hollingsworth
Cast: Joan Armatrading, John Cleese, Robbie Coltrane, Phil Cool, Duran Duran, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Ben Elton, Lenny Henry, Lou Reed, Ruby Wax full cast
Genre(s): Comedy
Duration: 96 mins
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