Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Eagle Vision (2009)
TV Series  /  Comedy, Documentary, Foreign
In Collection
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Seen ItYes
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IMDB   8.1
360 mins USA / English
Blu-ray  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)
John Cleese Self
Eric Idle Self
Michael Palin Self
Terry Gilliam Self
Terry Jones Self
Graham Chapman Self
Barry Cryer Self
David Sherlock Self
Carol Cleveland Self
Neil Innes Self
Bill Oddie Self
Danny Scheinmann Abe Appenheimer
Steve Coogan Self
Tim Brooke-Taylor Self
Phill Jupitus Self
Director
Bill Jones
Alan G. Parker
Producer Margarita Doyle
Harold Gronenthal
Cinematography Nick Rutter
Musician Dave Howman
Andre Jacquemin


Legendary British comedy troupe Monty Python all gathered in front of the camera one last time in this original documentary series that retells the entire Python phenomenon start to finish.
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    10/18/2009  1.  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.
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    10/19/2009  2.  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.
Guest starring:  Bruce Dickinson,  Russell BrandSteve CooganStephen MerchantSeth GreenDan AykroydTim RothSimon Pegg
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    10/20/2009  3.  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.
Guest starring:  Eddie Izzard
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    10/21/2009  4.  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.
Guest starring:  Jimmy Fallon,  Seth GreenRussell Brand, Bruce Dickinson,  Dan Aykroyd, Lorne Michaels, Hugh Hefner
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    10/22/2009  5.  Lust for Glory!
On the heels of 'Holy Grail' and its success, the Python Gang reflects on their next misinterpreted and controversially banned film, The Life of Brian.
Guest starring:  Bruce Dickinson,  Russell BrandSteve CooganDan AykroydTim Roth, Eddie Izzard
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    10/23/2009  6.  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.
Guest starring:  Steve Coogan, Eddie Izzard,  Simon PeggStephen Merchant
Edition Details
Series Monty Python
Distributor Eagle Vision
Release Date 10/27/2009
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
PCM Stereo [English]
DTS-HD HR 5.1 [English]
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
No. of Discs/Tapes 2
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