The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
Synopsis
When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an effort to take advantage of the growing number of rock musicians supporting Amnesty. Instead of the live show being primarily a comedy show with a few musical cameos, the event made a point of giving equal emphasis to the comedy and the music.
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Chet Atkins
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Jackson Browne
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John Cleese
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Robbie Coltrane
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Ben Elton
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Stephen Fry
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Peter Gabriel
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Bob Geldof
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David Gilmour
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Lenny Henry
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Bob Hoskins
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Mark Knopfler
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Hugh Laurie
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Nick Mason
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Youssou N'Dour
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Emo Philips
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Lou Reed
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Ruby Wax
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken O'Neill
- Original Title
- The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Amnesty International, Elephant House Studios, Virgin Vision
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Ken O'Neill
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Ken O'Neill
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What is The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball about?
When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an effort to take advantage of the growing number of rock musicians supporting Amnesty. Instead of the live show being primarily a comedy show with a few musical cameos, the event made a point of giving equal emphasis to the comedy and the music.
Who directed The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball?
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball was directed by Ken O'Neill.
Who stars in The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball?
The principal cast of The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball includes Chet Atkins, Jackson Browne, John Cleese, Robbie Coltrane, Ben Elton.
When was The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball released and how long is it?
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.