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Les Patterson Saves the World (1987)

98 min  -  Comedy  -   9 April 1987 (USA)
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Fat middle aged 24/7 drunkard Les Patterson represents Australia at the UN where his fart literally incinerates an Arab ambassador... See full summary »

Director:

George Miller

Writers:

Barry Humphries, Diane Millstead

Stars:

Barry Humphries, Pamela Stephenson and Thaao Penghlis
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Barry Humphries ...
Sir Les Patterson / Dame Edna Everage (as Sir Les Patterson/Dame Edna Everage)
Pamela Stephenson Pamela Stephenson ...
Veronique Crudite
Thaao Penghlis ...
Colonel Richard Godowni
Andrew Clarke Andrew Clarke ...
Neville Thonge
Henri Szeps Henri Szeps ...
Dr. Charles Herpes / Desiree Herpes
Hugh Keays-Byrne ...
Inspector Farouk
Elizabeth McIvor Elizabeth McIvor ...
Nancy Borovansky
Garth Meade Garth Meade ...
Mustafa Toul
Arthur Sherman Arthur Sherman ...
General Evans
Josef Drewniak Josef Drewniak ...
Mossolov
Esben Storm Esben Storm ...
Russian Scientist
Joy Westmore Joy Westmore ...
Lady Gwen Patterson
Connie Hobbs Connie Hobbs ...
Christine Hill Christine Hill ...
A Possum for Peace
Kati Edwards Kati Edwards ...
A Possum for Peace
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Storyline

Fat middle aged 24/7 drunkard Les Patterson represents Australia at the UN where his fart literally incinerates an Arab ambassador. Patterson is reassigned to the Middle East so he can be tortured to death by the country he insulted. Patterson's arrival is the prefect distract of a coup and he is spared. At a bar Patterson meets a bio weapons scientist who's developed a horrific disease for the KGB whom plan to distribute it to the Pentagon via toilet seats. Patterson of course is far too drunk to understand anything happening and teams up with Dane Edna to save the world. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Flaming Fart | Herpes | Male Female Relationship | Skyscraper | Drink  | See more »

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Les Patterson Saves the World. A True Story. See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Les Patterson Salva o Mundo See more »

Filming Locations:

Australia See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Humpstead Productions, J&M Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The limousine used by the Australians in Abu Nivia is a 'stretch' version of an FJ Holden, an iconic Australian car. See more »

Quotes

Dr. Charles Herpes: Visiting careless tourists in their rooms at the hotel Sodom is my bread and butter, but the jam on top is chronic diarrhea.
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Crazy Credits

Dame Edna Everage and Dr. Sir Leslie Patterson appear by arrangement with the 'Barry Humphries' (qv) Life Enhancement Facility. See more »

Soundtracks

"Nearer my God to Thee"
(uncredited)
Written by Sarah Flower Adams
Played in the plane on the way to Abu Nivia See more »