Les Patterson Saves the World
“While Diplomats dither & Presidents procrastinate...”
Synopsis
Fat middle aged 24/7 drunkard Les Patterson represents Australia at the UN where his fart literally incinerates an Arab ambassador. Patterson is reassigned to the Middle East so he can be tortured to death by the country he insulted. Patterson's arrival is the prefect distract of a coup and he is spared. At a bar Patterson meets a bio weapons scientist who's developed a horrific disease for the KGB whom plan to distribute it to the Pentagon via toilet seats. Patterson of course is far too drunk to understand anything happening and teams up with Dane Edna to save the world.
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Barry Humphries
Sir Les Patterson / Dame Edna Everage
Pamela Stephenson
Veronique Crudite
Thaao Penghlis
Colonel Richard Godowni
Andrew Clarke
Neville Thonge
Henri Szeps
Charles Herpes
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Inspector Farouk
Elizabeth McIvor
Nancy Borovansky
Garth Meade
Mustafa Toul
Arthur Sherman
General Evans
Josef Drewniak
Mossolov
Esben Storm
Russian Scientist
Joy Westmore
Lady Gwen Patterson
Connie Hobbs
Madge Allsop
Paul Jennings
Prime Minister Bob
Graham Kennedy
Brian Lannigan
John Clarke
Mike Rooke
Sally Tayler
Rhonda
Peter Collingwood
Jeremy Williams
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George T. Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Humphries, Diane Millstead
- Original Score
- Tim Finn
- Original Title
- Les Patterson Saves the World
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- J&M Entertainment, Humpstead Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George T. Miller
Barry Humphries, Diane Millstead
Tim Finn
David Connell
Tim Wellburn
Sue Milliken, Diane Millstead
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Wellburn
Editor
David Connell
Director of Photography
Graham "Grace" Walker
Production Design
Sue Milliken
Producer
George T. Miller
Director
Barry Humphries
Writer
Diane Millstead
Writer
Tim Finn
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Patterson Saves the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Les Patterson Saves the World about?
Fat middle aged 24/7 drunkard Les Patterson represents Australia at the UN where his fart literally incinerates an Arab ambassador. Patterson is reassigned to the Middle East so he can be tortured to death by the country he insulted. Patterson's arrival is the prefect distract of a coup and he is spared. At a bar Patterson meets a bio weapons scientist who's developed a horrific disease for the KGB whom plan to distribute it to the Pentagon via toilet seats. Patterson of course is far too drunk to understand anything happening and teams up with Dane Edna to save the world.
Who directed Les Patterson Saves the World?
Les Patterson Saves the World was directed by George T. Miller.
Who stars in Les Patterson Saves the World?
The principal cast of Les Patterson Saves the World includes Barry Humphries, Pamela Stephenson, Thaao Penghlis, Andrew Clarke, Henri Szeps.
When was Les Patterson Saves the World released and how long is it?
Les Patterson Saves the World was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Les Patterson Saves the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Les Patterson Saves the World was composed by Tim Finn.