The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2004, The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 is a comedy film, running about 96 minutes. “The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Compilation of the best Sketches of the first series of Monty Python's Flying Circus, which ran from 5 October 1969 to 11 January 1970. Memorable moments include: 'The 127th Upperclass Twit of the Year Competition from Hurlingham Park'; 'Bicycle Repair Man'; 'Vicious Gangs of Old Ladies - the Layabouts in Lace'; 'The Man with Three Buttocks'; 'The Lumberjack Song'; 'Vocational Guidance Councillor'; and 'The Joke That Kills People'. Oh, and a sketch about a dead parrot.
Who’s in it. The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 stars Michael Palin as Self (archive footage), John Cleese as Self (archive footage), Graham Chapman as Self (archive footage) and Eric Idle as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 worth watching?
- The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1?
- The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 stars Michael Palin, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle and Terry Jones.
- When was The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 released?
- The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.