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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

โ€œAnd now! At Last! Another film completely different from some of the other films which aren't quite the same as this one is.โ€

7.8/10 ยท 6,639 votes 1h 31m pg ComedyFantasyAdventure

#6 of 19 films from 1975 #121 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones ยท Written by John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Terry Jones

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Overview

King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot and Sir Galahad the Pure. On the way, Arthur battles the Black Knight who, despite having had all his limbs chopped off, insists he can still fight. They reach Camelot, but Arthur decides not to enter, as "it is a silly place".

Cast

Graham Chapmanas King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard
John Cleeseas Second Swallow-Savvy Guard / The Black Knight / Peasant 3 / Sir Launcelot the Brave / Taunting French Guard / Tim the Enchanter
Eric Idleas Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard
Terry Gilliamas Patsy / Green Knight / Old Man from Scene 24 (Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Animator / Gorilla Hand
Terry Jonesas Dennis's Mother / Sir Bedevere / Left Head / Prince Herbert / Voice of Cartoon Scribe
Michael Palinas First Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / Peasant 2 / Right Head / Sir Galahad the Pure / Narrator / King of Swamp Castle / Brother Maynard's Brother / Leader of The Knights Who Say NI!
Connie Boothas The Witch
Carol Clevelandas Zoot / Dingo
Neil Innesas First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4
Bee Duffellas Old Crone
John Youngas Dead Body / Historian Frank
Rita Daviesas Historian's Wife
Avril Stewartas Dr. Piglet
Sally Kinghornas Dr. Winston

Facts

Release dateApril 3, 1975
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 1975 average of 118 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Adventure
LanguageEN
Budget$400,000
Box office$5,763,644 (14.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0071853

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Questions

How long is Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Monty Python and the Holy Grail worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 6,639 votes, which places it #6 of 19 films released in 1975 in this index (top 74%) and #121 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail was directed by Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Life of Brian (1979), Brazil (1985), Twelve Monkeys (1995).
Who stars in Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
Graham Chapman as King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard; John Cleese as Second Swallow-Savvy Guard / The Black Knight / Peasant 3 / Sir Launcelot the Brave / Taunting French Guard / Tim the Enchanter; Eric Idle as Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard; Terry Gilliam as Patsy / Green Knight / Old Man from Scene 24 (Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Animator / Gorilla Hand; Terry Jones as Dennis's Mother / Sir Bedevere / Left Head / Prince Herbert / Voice of Cartoon Scribe; Michael Palin as First Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / Peasant 2 / Right Head / Sir Galahad the Pure / Narrator / King of Swamp Castle / Brother Maynard's Brother / Leader of The Knights Who Say NI!.
What is Monty Python and the Holy Grail rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/49387.

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