The secret policeman s ball is a series of benefit shows staged initially in the united kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation amnesty international. The music delivers performances from 1982s second secret policeman s concert, which benefited amnesty international and featured phil collins, jeff beck, bob geldof, and sting among its headliners. Some have served as pilots, and have been commissioned for full standalone series. Lyrics to in the air tonight live at the secret policemans other ball by phil collins. 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. 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.
The secret policeman s other ball 1982 09231982 au comedy, music, tv movie 1h 30m user score. 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. The secret policeman s ball is the collective name informally used to describe the longrunning series of benefit shows staged in england to raise funds for the human rights organisation amnesty international. 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 policeman s other ball trailer 1981 director. The 1979 secret policeman s ball show had yielded a successful film and two albums of comedy. Pleasure at her majestys 1976, the secret policemans ball 1979, the secret policeman s other ball 1981, the secret policemans third ball 1987 and the secret policemans biggest ball 1989. Sting roxanne live secret policemans other ball 1981. This is usually the one i watch because it has my favorite comedians all together in top form.
Jan 01, 2007 the secret policemans ball music edition. Some monty python members join up with equally witty compatriates to perform skits like cheese shop, four yorkshiremen, the schoolmaster, and the name s the game. The shows took place at the london palladium over four consecutive nights 2629 march 1987. Phil collins piano in the roof is leaking made me cry. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the secret policemans other ball near you. The music delivers performances from 1982 s second secret policeman s concert, which benefited amnesty international and featured phil collins, jeff beck, bob geldof, and sting among its headliners. Along with the stalwart british comedians come performances by sting, phil collins, eric clapton, jeff beck, donovan, and bob geldof. The secret policeman s ball, a stunning performance of british comedy, was produced to benefit the human rights organization, amnesty international. Phil collin s piano in the roof is leaking made me cry. The secret policeman s other ball 2009 a whos who of early 1980s british comedy and music celebrities performs a benefit for the english wing of amnesty international.
The secret policemans third ball 1987 rotten tomatoes. In later years, other amnesty benefit shows also bore the secret policemans title. The shows were videotaped and a home video special was created integrating performances from the two. As the title suggests, the secret policeman s third ball was preceded by two other amnesty international benefit shows coordinated by john cleese, with several more to follow. Jan 01, 2014 the secret policemans other ball january 1, 2014 by the thorn in film, television.
Eric clapton s crossroads with jeff beck simply blew us away. The secret policeman s 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. 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. However, by this 1982 film, some changes had occurred. Stars of both the music and comedy world descended upon new yorks radio city musical hall on sunday, march 4th, for amnesty internationals secret policemans ball, benefitting human rights. 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. 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 balls are a legendary series of benefit shows staged to raise funds for amnesty international. Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the jen oneilldirected movie via subscription.
No score yet, the secret policemans ball, actor, 1981. The secret policeman s balls were the biggest thing in entertainment. In 1982 i meet my husband and one day his brother came home with a new record. The secret policeman s ball august 23, 20 carry on columbus, honest sex education and how to please your lady just a few of the topics covered in this very funny and highly educational 11th episode of the amnesty secret comedy podcasts now available. The secret policeman s ball series the secret policeman s ball shows. The shows started in 1976 featuring popular british comedians but later included leading musicians and actors. I had previously owned the 1998 vhs release of the secret policeman s ball, which was a reissue of the theatrical uk film of 1980 bearing the same name. 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. Yearning to watch the secret policemans third ball in the comfort of your own 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. The secret policemans other ball 2009 movie moviefone. Watch the secret policeman s balls season 2, episode 3 the secret policeman s other ball 1981.
Currently this appears to only way to get the secret policeman s ball series on dvd. Find the perfect secret policemans ball stock photo. Mar 05, 2012 s unday afternoon, radio city music hall, and rehearsals for the secret policeman s ball were in full flow. The secret policemans ball the secret policemans other.
The secret policemans ball shows are credited by many prominent entertainers with having galvanised them to become involved with amnesty and other social. 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 library of congress. The secret policemans other ball by various artists album. Recorded live at the secret policeman s other ball the 1981 amnesty international gala at the theatre royal, drury lane, london. 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. The secret policemans other ball, a various artists album.
We sat around his mother s record player and listen to the best live album ever. Peter cook and dudley moore frog and peach duration. On the latter he is joined by classical guitarist john williams, who also contributes a couple of other tracks. 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. Note that there are already two pages of necessity called the secret policeman s ball. The original uk film runtime according to sources i find on the internet 94 minutes but the version. In the air tonight live at the secret policemans other ball phil. 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. I was able to transcribe it to mp3 and i still to this day listen to it frequently. The secret policemans other ball trailer 1981 youtube. Here is the australian vhs trailer of the secret policeman s other ball 1982, the followup to the secret policeman s ball 1979 featuring john cleese, rowan atkinson, the late graham chapman, alexei sayle, michael palin, victoria woods, dennis thatcher, alan bennett, barry humphries, billy connolly and. The secret policeman s ball was the third 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.
It was the second of many shows to bear the celebrated. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the secret policeman s ball the secret policeman s other ball uk version near you. The first amnesty international benefit film, the secret policeman s ball, consisted almost exclusively of british comedywith many of the top comedians the country had to offerincluding almost all the monty python members. Monty pythons the secret policeman s other ball deleted sketch. The secret policemans other ball trailer 1981 video.
The secret policemans third ball the music discogs. Label on side two is left blank so that the owner can tape over it should they wish. Eleanor bron is great in the dear god sketch, with her rambling dialog being very entertaining. Billy connolly, eric clapton, jeff beck, monty python, pete townshend, sting official content from mgm home. The secret policemans other ball australian vhs trailer. Dec 22, 2017 the kremlin s secret police have gone by many names. The secret policeman s other ball 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The secret policeman s ball the source of the townshend performances comes from beatup old 16mm film, showing some rough grain and messy black levels. A selection of oneoff new comedies, sitcom, standup or other, from different writers and production companies. We sat around his mothers record player and listen to the best live album ever.
Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The secret policemans other ball the music 1992, cd discogs. We do not offer to watch the secret policeman s other ball movie online. The secret policemans other ball 1982 rotten tomatoes. The secret policemans other ball 1982 english movie. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. The other performances come from 35mm sources, but theyre also somewhat grainy and sport faded colors and some halo effects. Well, i can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord and ive been waiting. The secret policeman s other ball 21may1982 directors. They were for amnesty international and nothing like them had been done anywhere on this scale before. Eric clapton, jeff beck, monty python, pete townshend, billy connolly, sting.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the secret policeman s other ball near you. The film of an onstage charity benefit for amnesty international. The film of an onstage charity benefit for amnesty. With rowan atkinson, jeff beck, alan bennett, john bird. The secret policeman s ball shows are credited by many prominent entertainers with having galvanised them to become. Find similar albums to the secret policeman s other ball. The secret policeman s other ball was part of the legendary series of benefit shows staged to raise funds for amnesty international. 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. Film, video hear my song motion picture feature film over 60 minutes. 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.
Dec 22, 2017 the kremlins secret police have gone by many names. 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. Beginning in 1976, the balls have featured the cream of britains comedians and musicians. Out of all the secret policeman s balls, this one is the most entertaining and funniest. There exist r4 versions for some of the shows, but these are no better than the r0 uk discs with one exception. This set is a compendium of a key moment in entertainment history, literally at a turning point in western culture. Stars of monty python gathered onstage with such other talents as peter cook and musicians pete townshend and eric clapton. Various artists secret policemans other ball music. The secret policeman s ball 1979 and the other for the new show coming in october the secret policeman s ball 2006 which has been given the. Russell brand was stalking the aisles and eddie izzard was lolling backstage as richard. 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. Free wallpapers download of the secret policeman s other ball movie, hero, heroine, etc is available in our gallery section. The secret policeman s ball is back and in new york for the first time.
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