The Secret Policeman's Ball

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Rowan Atkinson

Various Roles

Age : 69 | Popularity : 21%

John Cleese

Himself - Various Roles

Age : 84 | Popularity : 23%

Billy Connolly

Himself

Age : 81 | Popularity : 22%

Peter Cook

Various Roles

Age : 57 | Popularity : 8%

Michael Palin

Various Roles

Age : 80 | Popularity : 13%

Pete Townshend

Himself

Age : 78 | Popularity : 7%

Terry Jones

Himself - Various Roles

Age : 77 | Popularity : 4%

Clive James

Himself

Age : 80 | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	John Cleese
Directing	Stage Director	John Cleese
	Director	Roger Graef
Writing	Writer	Billy Connolly
Camera	Director of Photography	Clive Tickner
	Camera Production Assistant	Trevor Brooker
Crew	Cinematography	Ernest Vincze Pascoe Macfarlane
Department	Role	Name

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