Monty Python: Almost the Truth - The Lawyer's Cut 

A documentary on the history on British comedy group Monty Python. Features interviews with the five surviving members plus other comedians and artists whose careers they have influenced.

Stars:

Eric Idle, John Cleese, Michael Palin

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Eric Idle	...	Self 6 episodes, 2009
John Cleese	...	Self 6 episodes, 2009
Michael Palin	...	Self 6 episodes, 2009
Terry Gilliam	...	Self 6 episodes, 2009
Terry Jones	...	Self 6 episodes, 2009
Danny Scheinmann	...	Abe Appenheimer 6 episodes, 2009
Barry Cryer	...	Self 5 episodes, 2009
David Sherlock	...	Self 5 episodes, 2009
Steve Coogan	...	Self 4 episodes, 2009
Phill Jupitus	...	Self 4 episodes, 2009
Bill Oddie	...	Self 4 episodes, 2009
Neil Innes	...	Self 4 episodes, 2009
Julian Doyle	...	Self 4 episodes, 2009
Eddie Izzard	...	Self 4 episodes, 2009
Nancy Lewis	...	Self 3 episodes, 2009
John Goldstone	...	Self 3 episodes, 2009
Carol Cleveland	...	Self 5 episodes, 2009
Dan Aykroyd	...	Self 3 episodes, 2009
Sanjeev Bhaskar	...	Self 3 episodes, 2009
Robert Hewison	...	Self 3 episodes, 2009
Bruce Dickinson	...	Self 3 episodes, 2009
Russell Brand	...	Self 3 episodes, 2009
John Du Prez	...	Self 3 episodes, 2009
Tim Brooke-Taylor	...	Self 4 episodes, 2009
Olivia Harrison	...	Self 2 episodes, 2009
Dave Howman	...	Self 2 episodes, 2009
John Massey	...	Self 2 episodes, 2009
André Jacquemin	...	Self 2 episodes, 2009
Art Mortimer	...	Self 2 episodes, 2009
Seth Green	...	Self 2 episodes, 2009
Nick Mason	...	Self 2 episodes, 2009
Stephen Merchant	...	Self 2 episodes, 2009
Simon Pegg	...	Self 2 episodes, 2009
Tim Roth	...	Self 2 episodes, 2009

Storyline

A documentary on the history on British comedy group Monty Python. Features interviews with the five surviving members plus other comedians and artists whose careers they have influenced.

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Plot Keywords:

monty python | tv mini series | comedy troupe | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 October 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Monty Python - Fast die ganze Wahrheit

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bill and Ben Productions, Eagle Rock Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

54 min (6 parts)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This documentary series consists of six episodes. The running time per episode is just under one hour; so the total running time of the show would be 5 1/2 to 6 hours. The 1h 47min running time listed here on imdb only refers to a special cut shown in one particular cinema, for one night only; this 107min. listing is therefore a bit pointless.

User Reviews

If you're a fan of the Pythons, this is ESSENTIAL viewing!

Almost the Truth is a Documentary about everything you'd want to know about them. From their Childhood life to the sad death of Graham Chapman to the creation of their 3 Feature Films to what they all do now! The interviews are very interesting entertaining and funny as hell! And not only that, but they interview famous people (actors, directors, comedians etc. including LOYD KAUFMAN!) and their own opinions of their best sketches, films and lots more! The DVD includes extended interviews, Best sketches and more! If you are a fan of the Pythons (or comedy for that matter), documentaries or just looking for some entertainment, this is a 6 episode long documentary thats worth your time!

4/5 8/10