The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987)

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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.

Introduction
"The Secret Policeman's Third Ball" is an item of 3 titanic entities, the comedy performers Monty Python, Amnesty worldwide, and director Ken O'Rourke. The film premiered in 1987 and is the 3rd in the series of benefit shows for Amnesty International following the success of "The Secret Policeman's Ball". The show movie shares the signature absurdist humor and comedic efficiencies of its forerunners, but sticks out with an extraordinary addition of musical performances by renowned artists such as Kate Bush, Mark Knopfler, Joan Armatrading, and Nik Kershaw.

Plot and Format
The comedy-music show is not built around the traditional story structure. Rather, it is a collection of numerous sketches provided by numerous comedians and musical efficiencies by popular artists, taped live at the London Palladium throughout a four-night trip in 1987. It's basically a range program with the primary purpose of entertaining audiences with a strong blend of funny and music while raising awareness and funds for the human rights work of Amnesty International.

Comedic Performances
The film opens with a remarkable performance by Peter Cook, among Britain's famous comedians, shaking the audience into laughter. Other noteworthy comedians also bring their own comedic product to the stage, consisting of Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, and Robbie Coltrane. The sketches cover a range of topics and styles from satire to slapstick, with a pinch of the bizarre, reflecting the special humor of Monty Python. Each efficiency draws guffaws from the audience, underlining the quality of the thoroughly curated lineup of comical acts.

Musical Performances
The distinctive addition in "The Secret Policeman's Third Ball" from its predecessors is the selection of musical performances weaved in between comedy moments. The movie features performances by well-known artists like Kate Bush, Duran Duran, Bob Geldof, Peter Gabriel, and the band Jackson Browne among others. Each provides a top-notch musical act, adding a special rhythm and flow to the show. Some, like Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins, even deliver crucial efficiencies that are rare deals with. The mix of music includes an abundant variety to the program, guaranteeing it accommodates a wide variety of tastes.

Humanitarian Value
The main function of this event was to raise both awareness and funds for Amnesty International, a company promoting for human rights worldwide. The show was a step towards reaching a larger market, targeting a generation more likely towards comedy and music.

Conclusion
"The Secret Policeman's Third Ball" is far more than a standard movie; it's a variety program filled with famous comic and musical artists performing to captivate and support an honorable cause. The incorporation of music and funny proved to be an incredibly efficient way to record the attention of a diverse audience. This blend caused a remarkable and influential event, effectively propagating the honorable reason for Amnesty International. It remains a distinct piece of movie history, appreciated for its skill, humor, and function.

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