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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

1987Movie1 h 22 min

ComedyMusic
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A nostalgic, intriguing comedy movie about politics and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Benefit Concert Film
  • Political Activism
  • British Comedy
  • Musical Performances
  • Celebrity Appearances
  • Satirical Humor
  • Variety Show
  • Social Commentary

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Ken O'Neill

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 1, 1987 · 1 h 22 min · Comedy, Music

Released
January 1, 1987
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball worth watching?"

Questions about The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.1).

Will The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.