The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987)
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.
Director: Ken O'Neill
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Chet Atkins as Self |
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Jackson Browne as Self |
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John Cleese as Jim Cleese |
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Robbie Coltrane as Self |
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Ben Elton as Self |
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Stephen Fry as Self |
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Peter Gabriel as Self |
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Bob Geldof as Self |
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David Gilmour as Self |
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Lenny Henry as Self |
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Bob Hoskins as The Secret Policeman (voice) |
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Mark Knopfler as Self |
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Hugh Laurie as Self |
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Nick Mason as Self |
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Youssou N'Dour as Self |
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Emo Philips as Self |
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Lou Reed as Self |
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Ruby Wax as Self |
| Directing | Ken O'Neill | Director |