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©2009
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3 videodiscs (approximately 8 hrs, 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976) -- The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979) -- The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1981) -- The Secret Policeman's Third Ball (1987) -- The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball (1989)
"The Secret Policeman's Balls is the collective name for the lengendary series of benefit shows staged to raise funds for Amnesty International. Beginning in 1976, the Balls have featured some of the cream of Britain's comedians and musicians..."-- container
"Amnesty International proudly presents..."--container
Special features: Remember The Secret Policeman's Ball? (2004 Documentary) -- Ultra-rare comedy and music performances not featured in the original film -- Rare promotional TV spots, trailers and news footage -- Long-unavailable sequences from the original U.S. releases -- Introductions and radio commentaries by series coordinator Martin Lewis
Program history notes by Martin Lewis, and scene index [12 p.]
Cast: John Cleese ; Graham Chapman; Michael Palin; Terry Jones; Terry Gilliam; Neil Innes; Peter Cook; Dudley Moore; Rowan Atkinson; Hugh Laurie; Beyond the Fringe. -- Musical peformers: Sting; Pete Townshend; Peter Gabriel; Donovan; Phil Collins; Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck; Bob Geldorf; Kate Bush & David Gilmour; Joan Armatrading; Lou Reed; Jackson Brown; Mark Knopfler; Chet Atkins
DVD; NTSC; 16:9 widescreen