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Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus

Original title: Monty Python's Flying Circus
  • TV Series
  • 1969–1974
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
78K
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POPULARITY
2,745
136
Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Monty Python in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)
Trailer for Monty Python's Flying Circus
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Comedy

The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.

  • Creators
    • Graham Chapman
    • Eric Idle
    • Terry Jones
  • Stars
    • Graham Chapman
    • John Cleese
    • Terry Gilliam
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    78K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,745
    136
    • Creators
      • Graham Chapman
      • Eric Idle
      • Terry Jones
    • Stars
      • Graham Chapman
      • John Cleese
      • Terry Gilliam
    • 90User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #57
    • Won 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 4 wins & 7 nominations total

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    John Cleese, Michael Palin, and Monty Python in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)
    Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Monty Python in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)
    Eric Idle and Monty Python in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)
    John Cleese and Monty Python in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)
    Terry Jones and Julie Desmond in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)
    Graham Chapman and Monty Python in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)
    John Cleese and Monty Python in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)
    John Cleese and Monty Python in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)
    Graham Chapman in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)
    Graham Chapman and Monty Python in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)
    Terry Jones in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)
    Terry Jones and Monty Python in Monty Pythonin lentävä sirkus (1969)

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    Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman
    • Various…
    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • Announcer…
    Terry Gilliam
    Terry Gilliam
    • Various…
    Eric Idle
    Eric Idle
    • Various…
    Terry Jones
    Terry Jones
    • Various…
    Michael Palin
    Michael Palin
    • It's Man…
    Carol Cleveland
    Carol Cleveland
    • Various…
    John Hughman
    • Alfred Lord Tennyson…
    Monty Python
    • Themselves
    Ian Davidson
    • Brain Surgeon…
    The Fred Tomlinson Singers
    • Amantillado Chorus…
    Frank Lester
    • Corpse…
    Bob Raymond
    • 'Dad'…
    Connie Booth
    Connie Booth
    • Animated Mother…
    Lyn Ashley
    Lyn Ashley
    • Algon Girl…
    Rita Davies
    Rita Davies
    • Argument Secretary…
    Maureen Flanagan
    • Anona Winn…
    Peter Brett
    • Door-to-Door Martial Arts Salesman…
    • Creators
      • Graham Chapman
      • Eric Idle
      • Terry Jones
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    • Trivia
      The usual casting process for a sketch was that the lead role would be given to the member who came up with the idea. Sir Michael Palin has said that if he'd known the abuse he would have to tolerate as the "It's..." man, he never would have suggested the idea.
    • Goofs
      The Air Tube that operates Mr. Tree's mouth can be seen in the profile shot, when light starts glinting off it.
    • Quotes

      BBC Announcer: We interrupt this program to annoy you and make things generally irritating.

    • Crazy credits
      Episode 41 Michael Ellis (1974) begins with the opening theme song, followed by a screen that says "THE END," followed by the end credits, and then the show begins. This was to allow the unusual ending of that particular episode which would have been ruined by the closing credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The VHS and DVD releases by A&E contain the full-length versions of the shows. Several episodes run over 30 minutes, and were previously edited by PBS to fit into a 30 minute time slot.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      The Liberty Bell
      (1893) (uncredited)

      Music by John Philip Sousa

      Performed by The Band of the Grenadier Guards

      (opening theme music)

    User reviews90

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    10/10
    Brilliant, innovative comedy
    Brilliant, innovative comedy. Possibly the greatest comedy series of all time. Certainly the most influential, iconic and quoted.

    Season 1 was great, but not their best. Still experimenting and finding their feet, it had some great sketches, but nothing as iconic as what was to come.

    Season 2 was where they really hit their straps. Most of their well-known sketches are from Season 2: Piranha Brothers, Ministry of Silly Walks, The Bruces, Spam, The Spanish Inquisition, Scott of the Antarctic.

    Season 3 was more of the same.

    Season 4 was where they tapered off. John Cleese had left and the creativity just wasn't anywhere near the levels of Seasons 2 and 3. No wonder it was only 6 episodes.

    Timeless comedy that has become embedded in culture. It's that big, brilliant and important.
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    • Jan 30, 2015

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 1969 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
      • French
      • German
      • Italian
      • Mandarin
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Monty Python's Flying Circus
    • Filming locations
      • BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Python (Monty) Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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