A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman (2012)

An animated, factually incorrect biography of Graham Arthur Chapman, one of the founding members of the comedy group Monty Python.

Directors:

Bill Jones, Jeff Simpson,

Writers:

Graham Chapman (book), David Sherlock (book)

Stars:

Graham Chapman, Philip Bulcock, John Cleese

Cast

Credited cast:
Graham Chapman	...	Himself (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Philip Bulcock	...	David Sherlock (voice)
John Cleese	...	Various (voice)
Carol Cleveland	...	Various
Cameron Diaz	...	Sigmund Freud (voice)
Margarita Doyle	...	Vomiting Sylvia Krystel
Terry Gilliam	...	Various (voice)
André Jacquemin	...	Himself
Terry Jones	...	Graham's Mother / Various (voice)
Michael Palin	...	Graham's Father / Various (voice)

Storyline

An animated, factually incorrect biography of Graham Arthur Chapman, one of the founding members of the comedy group Monty Python.

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Taglines:

Still Dead, And Now in 3D

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong and crude sexual content including graphic animated sequences, language and some violent images

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 February 2013 (UK)

Also Known As:

Graham Chapman: Dead in 3-D

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,102 (USA) (2 November 2012)

Gross:

$5,102 (USA) (2 November 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bill and Ben Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Eric Idle is the only Monty Python member not taking any part in this film, although he is seen in an archive footage at the end.

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Goofs

Sigmund Freud's name is misspelled as "Seigmund Freud" in the opening title sequence and closing credits.

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Connections

Spoofs Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)

User Reviews

Disappointing

I'm a big Monty Python fan but I haven't yet read A Liar's Autobiography (Volume VI).

I was very disappointed with the film as it lacks any of the Monty Python charm. It feels more like a Spike Milligan book, but lacking that crucial, undefinable charm which draws you into a madman's world. It only made me wistful to watch some actual Monty Python. However there is somewhat of a spooky feel in that the film is narrated by Graham Chapman himself, who became an ex parrot in 1989.

The film is mostly animated using multiple styles of animation. Fans of Terry Gilliam animation will be disappointed to see a lack of this style though. There are a number of very crude jokes and references in this film, again lacking the charm to make them truly funny.

The film is somewhat reminiscent of the film Yellow Submarine (1968) and perhaps a sober state of mind is not recommended when watching this film. I highly recommend the Spike Milligan novels as well as any of the Monty Python films or shows.