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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009)

2009-10-18 · 1h 0m · EN
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A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.

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Graham ChapmanGraham ChapmanSelf (archive footage)John CleeseJohn CleeseSelfMichael PalinMichael PalinSelfEric IdleEric IdleSelfTerry GilliamTerry GilliamSelfTerry JonesTerry JonesSelfCarol ClevelandCarol ClevelandSelfNeil InnesNeil InnesSelfJerry SchillingJerry SchillingSelfElvis PresleyElvis PresleySelf (archive footage)George HarrisonGeorge HarrisonSelf (archive footage)

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A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.

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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) has a runtime of 60 minutes.

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