The Secret Policeman's Balls | 
 enlarge | Director: Roger Graef
Actors: John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Rowan Atkinson
Studio: Shout Factory
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $35.99
You Save: $4.00 (10%)
Sales Rank: 10848
Format: Box Set, Color, Compilation, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 510 Minutes
UPC: 826663110302
EAN: 0826663110302
ASIN: B001GP5TMM
Theatrical Release Date: January 20, 2009 (In 12 Days)
Release Date: January 27, 2009 (In 12 Days)
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Not yet released
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
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,brincluding Live Aid. This 3-dvd set collects the five biggest and best Balls, featuring Monty Pythons John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman and Terry Gilliam, Beyond The Fringes Dudley Moore and Peter Cook, Billy Connolly, Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean), Jennifer Saunders(Absolutely Fabulous) and Hugh Laurie (House M.D.). In addition to the comics, the shows feature historic unplugged performances by Pete Townshend, Sting, Phil Collins, Bob Geldof, Peter Gabriel, Donovan, Jackson Browne, Lou Reed, Kate Bush and Joan Armatrading. Also featured are rare duets from guitar legends Eric Clapton Jeff Beck and Mark Knopfler Chet Atkins.PbrbThe Balls:/b BRbrPleasure At Her Majesty s (1976)BRbrThe Secret Policeman s Ball (1979)BRbrThe Secret Policeman s Other Ball (1981)BRbrThe Secret Policeman s Third Ball (1987)BRbrThe Secret Policeman s Biggest Ball (1989)BRbrPbrbBonus Features:/b BRbr* Remember The Secret Policemans Ball?(2004): Feature-length BBC documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary. Never before seen in the U.S.BRbr* Footage from the U.K. premiere of the Secret Policemans Other Ball.BRbr* Rare bonus footage.BRbr* Brand-new essays and video intros byco-producer Martin Lewis.BR
|
|
|
