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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987)

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987)

Comedy Music
Release Date: 1987, January 1
Directors: Ken O'Neill
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Amnesty International, Amnesty International, Elephant House Studios, Elephant House Studios, Virgin Vision, Virgin Vision
Cast: Stephen Fry, Robbie Coltrane, John Cleese, Lenny Henry, Bob Hoskins, Hugh Laurie, Ruby Wax, Emo Philips, Bob Geldof, Ben Elton, Peter Gabriel, Jackson Browne

Overview:

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.