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The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979)
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.
Updated May 20 2020
Cast
John Cleese
Himself - Various Roles
Billy Connolly
Himself
Terry Jones
Himself - Various Roles
Rowan Atkinson
Various Roles
Peter Cook
Various Roles
Pete Townshend
Himself
Crew
John Cleese
Producer
John Cleese
Stage Director
Billy Connolly
Writer
Clive Tickner
Director of Photography
Trevor Brooker
Camera Production Assistant
Roger Graef
Director
Ernest Vincze
Cinematography
