Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1971, Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus is a comedy film directed by Ian MacNaughton, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Fliegender Zirkus consisted of two 45-minute Monty Python television comedy specials produced by WDR for West German television. The two episodes were first broadcast in January and December 1972 respectively and were shot entirely on film, mostly on location in Bavaria. The first episode was recorded in German and the second was recorded in English and then dubbed into German.
Who’s in it. Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus stars John Cleese as Various Roles, Graham Chapman as Various Roles, Eric Idle as Various Roles and Terry Jones as Various Roles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1971)?
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- Is Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus worth watching?
- Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus?
- Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus stars John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
- When was Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus released?
- Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.