The film's opening credits declare that the stage production was slightly directed by John Cleese. When Cleese agreed to direct the show, he asked that his billing read "slightly directed by John Cleese".
Members of the popular Monty Python troupe appearing in this show included Terry Jones, Michael Palin and John Cleese. All three are featured in "The Four Yorkshiremen" sketch along with Rowan Atkinson, the only non-Python in it.
The third Amnesty International charity concert performance and film.
The first Amnesty International charity concert performance and film to use the "Secret Policeman's Ball" phrase which would become synonymous with the series and the title basis for many subsequent entries in the series.
Two vinyl soundtrack LPs for the film were released, one for the comedy sketches, and and one for the musical acts.