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Monty Python and the Holy Grail

  • 1975
  • PG
  • 1h 31m
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8.2/10
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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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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.

  • Directors
    • Terry Gilliam
    • Terry Jones
  • Writers
    • Graham Chapman
    • John Cleese
    • Eric Idle
  • Stars
    • Graham Chapman
    • John Cleese
    • Eric Idle
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    552K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,476
    105
    • Directors
      • Terry Gilliam
      • Terry Jones
    • Writers
      • Graham Chapman
      • John Cleese
      • Eric Idle
    • Stars
      • Graham Chapman
      • John Cleese
      • Eric Idle
    • 856User reviews
    • 123Critic reviews
    • 91Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #147
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

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    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, 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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    • 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
      In the Special Edition DVD, when you play the film, at first a film called "Dentist On the Job" starts playing, and it goes up until the end of its opening credits, then you hear someone saying that they put in the wrong film. The film stops, a quick reel change slide is put up, then the real movie starts.
    • 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 reviews856

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    Featured review
    9/10
    Monty Python at their best
    In the Realm of King Arthur, the Monty Python team set out on a quest to recruit the best Knights in the kingdom and find the Holy Grail.

    This is Classic Python Mayhem, where we encounter Killer rabbits, Knights who go Nee! and Horny Nuns who lure the unsuspecting in with there Grail Shaped Beacon.

    The Cast all give Typically Hilarious Performances, bringing another must see to the Python Loving Audience.

    If You Like Monty Python, you'll love it, if you don't then stay away.

    If you've never seen Monty Python before then give it a try, yes it's dated but its still great fun.

    9/10

    Also see, The Life Of Brian and The Meaning of Life
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    • Jan 22, 2005

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    • 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
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Mønti Pythøn ik den Høli Gräilen
    • Filming locations
      • Castle Stalker, Appin, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK(Castle of Aaaargh)
    • 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
    • Sound mix
      • Mono(original release)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1(originally intended ratio)

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