Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
S1 · E1IMDB:
7.5
Released
10/18/2009
Duration
0h 50m
Genre
Documentary, Comedy
Country
United Kingdom
Cast
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin
Overview
A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
7.5Released
10/18/2009
Genre
Documentary, Comedy
Cast
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin
Duration
0h 50m
Country
United Kingdom
Overview
A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableThe Not-So-Interesting Beginnings
The birth of Monty Python. Join members as they tell the tale of how their lives and careers began Post-WWII to the culmination of Monty Python's Flying Circus.
The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings
The birth of Monty Python. Join members as they tell the tale of how their lives and careers began Post-WWII to the culmination of Monty Python's Flying Circus.
EP 2AvailableThe Much Funnier Second Episode
Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing generations to come.
The Much Funnier Second Episode
Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing generations to come.
EP 3AvailableAnd Now the Sordid Personal Bits
Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy and Cleese's departure.
And Now the Sordid Personal Bits
Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy and Cleese's departure.
EP 4AvailableThe Ultimate Holy Grail Episode
Comedic team Monty Python document arriving in the U.S. and leaving TV to dive headfirst into film and the ups and downs with their project Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode
Comedic team Monty Python document arriving in the U.S. and leaving TV to dive headfirst into film and the ups and downs with their project Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
EP 5AvailableLust for Glory
The genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George Harrison saved the day.
Lust for Glory
The genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George Harrison saved the day.
EP 6AvailableFinally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now
The Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedians and celebrities discuss Python's influence.
Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now
The Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedians and celebrities discuss Python's influence.
Cast
Self (archive footage)
Graham Chapman
Self
John Cleese
Self
Michael Palin
Self
Eric Idle
Self
Terry Gilliam
Self
Terry Jones
Self
Carol Cleveland
Self
Neil Innes
Self
Jerry Schilling
Self (archive footage)
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
