Feb 06, 2011 the secret policemans other ball concert, featuring the old and the thennew guard of british rock and comedy, was one of a series of crossgenerational events staged, starting in the midseventies, as benefits for amnesty international. With fred armisen, lance bass, matt berry, russell brand. 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. 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. Oct 08, 2014 the secret policeman s other ball trailer 1981 director. 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. It subsequently yielded two separate movies one version for the uk, directed by julien temple, and a quite different version for the. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Various artists secret policemans other ball amazon. The material photographed in the secret policemans 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 other ball the music 1992, cd.
With new, speciallycreated opening and interstitial sequences. The film also features cameos by scottish comedian billy connolly and, in a very early appearance, rowan atkinson of mr. Apr 02, 2016 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. 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 secret policemans other ball concert, featuring the old and the thennew guard of british rock and comedy, was one of a series of crossgenerational events staged, starting in the midseventies, as benefits for amnesty international. Sting s roxanne, beck s crossroads, and geldof s i dont like mondays are among the album s highlights, along with collins in the air tonight. The secret policemans other ball the music blogger. There is currently no homevideo version of the very different, original 1982 us version of the film. The breakthrough show from 1981 it went around the world on the then new vhs format climaxed, as such things must, with a nearfull cast runthrough of. Rent the secret policemans balls 1981 starring john cleese and michael palin on dvd and bluray. Beginning in 1976, the balls have featured the cream of britains comedians and musicians. The shows were videotaped and a home video special was created integrating performances from the two. Featuring several monty python members, rowan atkinson, and peter cook. The secret policemans other ball was the fourth of the benefit shows staged by the british.
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. Jan 01, 2014 the secret policemans other ball january 1, 2014 by the thorn in film, television. Performances include comedy skits and musical numbers by a varied cast of mostly british performers. The secret policeman s other ball 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. Eric clapton s crossroads with jeff beck simply blew us away. The secret policemans third ball 1987 rotten tomatoes. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the secret policeman s other ball near you. The secret policemans balls are a legendary series of benefit shows staged to raise funds for amnesty international. The secret policemans other ball trailer 1981 youtube. 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. 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. Join fandango vip for free it only takes a few seconds to join already a fandango vip.
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. The shows started in 1976 featuring popular british comedians but later included leading musicians and actors. With rowan atkinson, jeff beck, alan bennett, john bird. The secret policemans ball is a series of benefit shows staged initially in the united kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation amnesty international.
This is the secret policeman s other ball and a far better video than the first. In a 10th june 2000 hollywood reporter interview with bob weinstein and harvey weinstein, they said, back in 1982 when we were starting miramax films, martin lewis was the producer of what became our first hit movie the secret policemans other ball 1982 starring the monty pythons. The secret policeman s ball shows are credited by many prominent entertainers with having galvanised them to become. The secret policeman s ball is back and in new york for the first time. 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 english movie. The shows were videotaped and a home video special. 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 policemans other ball the music discogs. 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. 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 kremlins secret police have gone by many names. 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. Stings roxanne, becks crossroads, and geldofs i dont like mondays are among the albums highlights, along with collins in the air tonight.
Phil collins piano in the roof is leaking made me cry. 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. Eleanor bron, john cleese, billy connolly, robbie coltrane, stephen fry, bob hoskins, paul abrahams, rowan atkinson, chris beetles, mike brearley, julien temple, ken oneill, mike holgate, roger graef. Phil collin s piano in the roof is leaking made me cry. 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 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. 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. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The secret policemans ball was the third of the benefit shows. The secret policemans other ball 1982 rotten tomatoes. The only homevideodvd version presently available is based on the uk version of the film. He was lending a helping hand to john cleese, rowan atkinson and pamela stephenson at rehearsals for their new show, the secret policemans other ball. The secret policemans ball shows are credited by many prominent entertainers with having galvanised them to become.
The film of an onstage charity benefit for amnesty international. The original uk film runtime according to sources i find on the internet 94 minutes but the version. Stick the film of which was titled pleasure at her majestys and the. Other ball was the first big hit for young upstart distributor miramax, and boss harvey weinstein was already showing the editorial inclinations that would later earn him the nickname harvey scissorhands. Eric claptons crossroads with jeff beck simply blew us away. The music delivers performances from 1982s second secret policemans concert, which benefited amnesty international and featured phil collins, jeff beck, bob geldof, and sting among its headliners. The secret policemans ball 1979 and the other for the new show coming in october the secret policemans ball 2006 which has been given the identical title. Fandango fanalert sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are. You folks looking for the cheese shop routine and the two men on the bench went for the wrong video. The secret policemans balls online full episodes of.
The secret policemans ball shows are credited by many prominent entertainers with. Feb 06, 2017 the shows took place at the london palladium over four consecutive nights 2629 march 1987. In a 10th june 2000 hollywood reporter interview with bob weinstein and harvey weinstein, they said, back in 1982 when we were starting miramax films, martin lewis was the producer of what became our first hit movie the secret policeman s other ball 1982 starring the monty pythons. Billy connolly, eric clapton, jeff beck, monty python, pete townshend, sting. Stars of monty python gathered onstage with such other talents as peter cook and musicians pete townshend and eric clapton. In 1982 i meet my husband and one day his brother came home with a new record.
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. A live standup comedy and music gig to benefit amnesty international. 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. Various artists secret policemans other ball music. Its been happening in various incarnations since 1976, and this sunday for the first time in america, in new york city, and in fact for the first time ever outside of london it happens in an allnew production for 2012. Dec 22, 2017 the kremlins secret police have gone by many names. We sat around his mother s record player and listen to the best live album ever. The secret policemans other ball trailer 1981 director. As the title suggests, the secret policemans third ball was preceded by two other amnesty international benefit shows coordinated by john cleese, with several more to follow. Collection the secret policemans ball the secret policemans other ball the secret policemans third ball the secret policemans. The secret policemans other ball 1982 09231982 au comedy, music, tv movie 1h 30m user score. The confusion is most notable in respect of the two widely different versions of the film the secret policeman s other ball. The secret policemans other ball january 1, 2014 by the thorn in film, television. 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.
The secret policemans other ball 1982, vinyl discogs. Jeff beck, eric clapton, bob geldof, johnny fingers, phil collins, donovan sting the secret policemans other ball the music music. Rent the secret policemans balls 1981 on dvd and blu. The show also includes musical numbers by eric clapton, sting, donovan and bob geldof. The secret policemans ball film complet vf en ligne hd 720p. We sat around his mothers record player and listen to the best live album ever. Collection the secret policeman s ball the secret policeman s other ball the secret policeman s third ball the secret policeman s. Billy connolly, eric clapton, jeff beck, monty python, pete townshend, sting official content from mgm home. The show includes comedy skits by the members of monty python, as well as noted comedians peter cook, rowan atkinson, and others.
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. It s been happening in various incarnations since 1976, and this sunday for the first time in america, in new york city, and in fact for the first time ever outside of london it happens in an allnew production for 2012. The secret policemans 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. Note that there are already two pages of necessity called the secret policemans ball. The secret policemans other ball 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A series of benefit concerts to raise money for amnesty international. With paul abrahams, rowan atkinson, chris beetles, mike brearley. 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 shows took place at the london palladium over four consecutive nights 2629 march 1987. 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. The movie was the first boxoffice hit in the usa for miramax films.
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