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Feature film — 2008

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus (2008)

7.70h 55mDocumentary — Comedy

Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's inspired group of lunatics who turned such unlikely sources of inspiration as Spam, dead parrots and the Inquisition into enduring punch lines. This entertaining documentary includes interviews with members of the troupe, as well as home movies, photos and rare recordings from Monty Python's early years.

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A high-signal pick with 6 votes.

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Director: Will Yapp

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Cast & crew

John Cleese as Self

John Cleese

Self

Graham Chapman as Self (archive footage)

Graham Chapman

Self (archive footage)

Eric Idle as Self

Eric Idle

Self

Michael Palin as Self

Michael Palin

Self

Terry Jones as Self

Terry Jones

Self

Terry Gilliam as Self

Terry Gilliam

Self

Stanley Unwin as Self (archive footage)

Stanley Unwin

Self (archive footage)

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Robert Hewison

Self

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Humphrey Barclay

Self

Frank Muir as Self (archive footage)

Frank Muir

Self (archive footage)

Ronnie Corbett as Self

Ronnie Corbett

Self

Denis Norden as Self

Denis Norden

Self

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