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Monty Python and the Holy Grail

  • 19751975
  • PGPG
  • 1h 31m
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8.2/10
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
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  • Comedy
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King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
534K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,408
78
  • Directors
    • Terry Gilliam
    • Terry Jones
  • Writers
    • Graham Chapman
    • John Cleese
    • Eric Idle
  • Stars
    • Graham Chapman
    • John Cleese
    • Eric Idle
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  • Directors
    • Terry Gilliam
    • Terry Jones
  • Writers
    • Graham Chapman
    • John Cleese
    • Eric Idle
  • Stars
    • Graham Chapman
    • John Cleese
    • Eric Idle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 834User reviews
    • 115Critic reviews
    • 91Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #144
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

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    John Cleese, Graham Chapman, and Monty Python in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
    John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, and Monty Python in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
    John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Monty Python in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
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    John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, and Monty Python in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
    Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Monty Python in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
    John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Monty Python in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
    John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Monty Python in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

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    Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman
    • King Arthuras King Arthur…
    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • Second Swallow-Savvy Guardas Second Swallow-Savvy Guard…
    Eric Idle
    Eric Idle
    • Dead Collectoras Dead Collector…
    Terry Gilliam
    Terry Gilliam
    • Patsyas Patsy…
    Terry Jones
    Terry Jones
    • Dennis's Motheras Dennis's Mother…
    Michael Palin
    Michael Palin
    • First Swallow-Savvy Guardas First Swallow-Savvy Guard…
    Connie Booth
    Connie Booth
    • The Witchas The Witch
    Carol Cleveland
    Carol Cleveland
    • Zootas Zoot…
    Neil Innes
    Neil Innes
    • First Monkas First Monk…
    Bee Duffell
    • Old Croneas Old Crone
    John Young
    John Young
    • Dead Bodyas Dead Body…
    Rita Davies
    Rita Davies
    • Historian's Wifeas Historian's Wife
    Avril Stewart
    • Dr. Pigletas Dr. Piglet
    Sally Kinghorn
    • Dr. Winstonas Dr. Winston
    Mark Zycon
    • Prisoneras Prisoner
    Elspeth Cameron
    • Girl in Castle Anthraxas Girl in Castle Anthrax
    Mitsuko Forstater
    • Girl in Castle Anthraxas Girl in Castle Anthrax
    Sandy Johnson
    Sandy Johnson
    • Knight of Nias Knight of Ni…
    • Directors
      • Terry Gilliam
      • Terry Jones
    • Writers
      • Graham Chapman
      • John Cleese
      • Eric Idle
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Genesis all contributed to this movie's budget.
    • Goofs
      Given the fact that this movie breaks the fourth wall constantly, many crew/equipment goofs may be deliberate. In the final scene, characters even call attention to the film crew as part of the story.
    • Quotes

      Bridgekeeper: Stop. Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see.

      Sir Lancelot: Ask me the questions, bridgekeeper. I am not afraid.

      Bridgekeeper: What... is your name?

      Sir Lancelot: My name is Sir Lancelot of Camelot.

      Bridgekeeper: What... is your quest?

      Sir Lancelot: To seek the Holy Grail.

      Bridgekeeper: What... is your favourite colour?

      Sir Lancelot: Blue.

      Bridgekeeper: Go on. Off you go.

      Sir Lancelot: Oh, thank you. Thank you very much.

      Sir Robin: That's easy.

      Bridgekeeper: Stop. Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see.

      Sir Robin: Ask me the questions, bridgekeeper. I'm not afraid.

      Bridgekeeper: What... is your name?

      Sir Robin: Sir Robin of Camelot.

      Bridgekeeper: What... is your quest?

      Sir Robin: To seek the Holy Grail.

      Bridgekeeper: What... is the capital of Assyria?

      [pause]

      Sir Robin: I don't know that.

      [he is thrown over the edge into the volcano]

      Sir Robin: Auuuuuuuugh.

      Bridgekeeper: Stop. What... is your name?

      Galahad: Sir Galahad of Camelot.

      Bridgekeeper: What... is your quest?

      Galahad: I seek the Grail.

      Bridgekeeper: What... is your favourite colour?

      Galahad: Blue. No, yel...

      [he is also thrown over the edge]

      Galahad: auuuuuuuugh.

      Bridgekeeper: Hee hee heh. Stop. What... is your name?

      King Arthur: It is 'Arthur', King of the Britons.

      Bridgekeeper: What... is your quest?

      King Arthur: To seek the Holy Grail.

      Bridgekeeper: What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

      King Arthur: What do you mean? An African or European swallow?

      Bridgekeeper: Huh? I... I don't know that.

      [he is thrown over]

      Bridgekeeper: Auuuuuuuugh.

      Sir Bedevere: How do know so much about swallows?

      King Arthur: Well, you have to know these things when you're a king, you know.

    • Crazy credits
      All the credits are at the beginning. There are no credits at the end. The screen goes black after the movie ends with the depiction of the end of the physical film reel, then organ music is played over the black screen for about 4 minutes before the movie finally ends.
    • Alternate versions
      The 2001 special edition features alternative dialogue when Arthur and Bedevere meet Rodger the Shrubber.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Lord of the Rings (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Camelot Song (Knights of the Round Table)
      Words by Graham Chapman and John Cleese

      Music by Neil Innes

    User reviews834

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    WHAT is the capital of Assyria? I don't know that!
    I do know, however, that Monty Python and the Holy Grail is one of the funniest movies ever made. Let's face it, if the Python hadn't showed up in 1969, someone would have created them by now, or the world would be a much sadder place. Alongside Life of Brian, which is the sextet's masterpiece, Holy Grail is an excellent start if you want to get addicted to their surreal humor.

    As suggested in the title, the film deals with the Arthurian stories, freely reinterpreted by the Python ensemble: after recruiting his knights, including Sir Lancelot (John Cleese), Sir Robin (Eric Idle), Sir Bedevere (Terry Jones) and Sir Galahad (Michael Palin), King Arthur (Graham Chapman) embarks on a mission from God (also Chapman, voice only though): to seek and find the Holy Grail. No need to say, the journey is going to be perilous, but also hilarious, our heroes doing their "best" to screw everything up.

    As in Life of Brian, there are so many good bits choosing just one or two feels reductive and disrespectful, given the material. It's pure comedy gold from start to finish, a non-stop gag marathon: from the mock Scandinavian subtitles in the opening credits to the argument about swallows, from the Killer Rabbit to the Black Knight and the jaw-dropping epilogue, you will keep grinning like never before (if you're unfamiliar with these comedians, that is). Actually, after some serious thinking I can select two particular sequences as particularly memorable: the Knights who say "Ni!" and the Bridge of Death. The rest of the film is ace too, but those two scenes are the ones I can't stop thinking of fondly whenever the movie is mentioned.

    Oh, and let's not forget Terry Gilliam's vital contribution: he doesn't appear that much as an actor (his Bridgekeeper is absolute genius, though), but he compensates that with the remarkable animations used to depict part of this epic adventure. Speaking of epic, this picture has one of the most brilliant tag-lines in comedy history, if not film history in general.

    Oh yes, the world wouldn't be quite the same without the Monty Python. Even the most miserable person on the planet will laugh like a lunatic after viewing any of their films.

    P.S. Ni!
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    • Mar 28, 2006

    FAQ5

    • Why does Tim the Enchanter all of a sudden disappear when Arthur and his knights charge at the killer rabbit?
    • What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
    • What are the differences between the theatrical cut and the Extended Cut?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1975 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Mønti Pythøn ik den Høli Gräilen
    • Filming locations
      • Castle Stalker, Appin, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Python (Monty) Pictures
      • Michael White Productions
      • National Film Trustee Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £229,575 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,827,696
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $45,487
      • Jun 17, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,940,906
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono(original release)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1(originally intended ratio)

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