Cinematography:
Oliver StapletonCast:
Sting, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Billy Connolly, John Cleese, Rowan Atkinson, Graham Chapman, Peter Cook, Phil Collins, Bob Geldof, Jeff Beck, Barry Humphries (more)Plots(1)
The Secret Policemans Balls are a legendary series of benefit shows staged to raise funds for Amnesty International. Beginning in 1976, they have featured the cream of Britain’s comedians and musicians, and laid the groundwork for high-profile charity events, including Live Aid. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
![Sting](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269272_a04c94.jpg)
Sting
UK
Best movies:
Sting: A Winter's Night... Live from Durham Cathedral (2009) (concert)
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Live 8 (2005) (concert)
![Michael Palin](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/647/161647256_0ac28d.jpg)
Michael Palin
UK
Best movies:
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) (theatrical recording)
Life of Brian (1979)
Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy (2010) (theatrical recording)
![Terry Jones](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/604/168604005_eyg30w.jpg)
Terry Jones
UK
Best movies:
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) (theatrical recording)
Life of Brian (1979)
Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy (2010) (theatrical recording)
![Billy Connolly](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269306_a4a916.jpg)
Billy Connolly
UK
Best movies:
The Last Samurai (2003)
The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979) (theatrical recording)
The Boondock Saints (1999)
![John Cleese](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/177/166177188_5635d6.jpg)
John Cleese
UK
Best movies:
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) (theatrical recording)
Life of Brian (1979)
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989) (TV movie)
![Rowan Atkinson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/033/165033086_b18a2e.jpg)
Rowan Atkinson
UK
Best movies:
The Best Bits of Mr. Bean (1996) (video compilation)
The Lion King (1994)
Love Actually (2003)
![Graham Chapman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270757_47542a.jpg)
Graham Chapman
UK
Best movies:
Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beast (2003) (music video)
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) (theatrical recording)
Life of Brian (1979)
![Peter Cook](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270966_66f658.jpg)
Peter Cook
UK
Best movies:
Black Beauty (1994)
The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979) (theatrical recording)
Monty Python Meets Beyond the Fringe (1976) (theatrical recording)
![Phil Collins](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271758_ca6390.jpg)
Phil Collins
UK
Best movies:
Genesis: When in Rome (2008) (concert)
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
Balto (1995)
![Bob Geldof](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/273/273783_d4424f.jpg)
Bob Geldof
Ireland
Best movies:
Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)
Live 8 (2005) (concert)
Brexit: The Uncivil War (2019) (TV movie) - a.f.
![Jeff Beck](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/167/076/167076916_1b9278.jpg)
Jeff Beck
UK
Best movies:
Blow-Up (1966)
Twins (1988)
The Pope Must Die (1991)
![Barry Humphries](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/979/160979266_751d36.jpg)
Barry Humphries
Australia
Best movies:
Finding Nemo (2003)
Mary and Max (2009)
Monty Python Meets Beyond the Fringe (1976) (theatrical recording)
![Victoria Wood](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/641/160641348_86b071.jpg)
Victoria Wood
UK
Best movies:
The Wind in the Willows (1996)
Housewife, 49 (2006) (TV movie)
Ballet Shoes (2007) (TV movie)
John Fortune
UK
Best movies:
Monty Python Meets Beyond the Fringe (1976) (theatrical recording)
Saving Grace (2000)
Death In Holy Orders (2003) (series)
Midge Ure
UK
Sheena Easton
UK
Best movies:
Sign 'o' the Times (1987) (concert)
For Your Eyes Only (1981)
An All Dogs Christmas Carol (1998)
David Rappaport
UK
Best movies:
The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979) (theatrical recording)
Mysteries (1978)
The Sensualist (1973)
Donovan
UK
Best movies:
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969)
Sgt. Pepper (1978)