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Monty Python and the Holy Grail Cover Image DVD DVD

Monty Python and the Holy Grail / Python (Monty) Pictures in association with Michael White ; written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin ; executive producer, John Goldstone ; producer, Mark Forstater ; directed by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones.

White, Michael, 1936- (producer.). Chapman, Graham, 1941-1989 (screenwriter ,, actor.). Cleese, John, (screenwriter,, actor.). Idle, Eric, (screenwriter,, actor.). Gilliam, Terry, (screenwriter,, actor,, director,, animator.). Jones, Terry, 1942- (screenwriter,, actor,, director.). Palin, Michael, (actor.). Goldstone, John, 1943- (producer.). Forstater, Mark, (producer.). Booth, Connie, (actor.). Cleveland, Carol, 1942- (actor.). Innes, Neil, 1944- (actor,, composer.). Duffell, Bee, 1914-1974 (actor.). Young, John, 1916-1996 (actor.). Davies, Rita (Rita Whicker), (actor.). Bedford, Terry, (cinematography.). Monty Python (Comedy troupe) (Added Author). Python (Monty) Pictures. (Added Author). Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Connie Booth, Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes, Bee Duffell, John Young, Rita Davies, Avril Stewart, Sally Kinghorn. (Cast).

Summary:

The quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is retold in the inimitable Python fashion.
King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many very silly obstacles.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0767853520
  • ISBN: 9780767853521
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (89 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Special ed., widescreen.
  • Publisher: Burbank, California : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, [2001].

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1974.
Special features Disc 1. Commentary by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones; Commentary by John Cleese, Eric Idle & Michael Palin; Read as you watch screenplay; Subtitles for people who do not like the film (taken from Henry IV pt II by William Shakespeare); Follow the killer rabbit option.
Special features Disc 2. Singalong (Knights of the round table, Sir Robin, Monks chant); The quest for the Holy Grail locations; Sacred relics (Coconuts, Japanese version, BBC film night, Old rubbish, Artefacts, Photos, Trailers, The cast); Unshot footage. (Lego knights, Location recce with directors commentaries); Unused ideas; Excommunication.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Photography, Terry Bedford; animation, Terry Gilliam; production design, Roy Smith; songs, Neil Innes ; costume designer, Hazel Pethig ; editor, John Hackney.
Participant or Performer Note:
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Connie Booth, Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes, Bee Duffell, John Young, Rita Davies, Avril Stewart, Sally Kinghorn.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG.
System Details Note:
DVD; region 1, NTSC; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 (English), Dolby digital mono (English, French).
Language Note:
In English or dubbed French with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

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Subject: Arthur, King > Drama.
Grail > Legends > Drama.
Quests (Expeditions) > Drama.
Genre: Feature films > Great Britain.
Feature films.
Comedy films.
Action and adventure films.
Fantasy films.
Films for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Kirtland Community College Library PN 1997 .M66 2001 30775305495955 Media Library-Circulating Collection Available -

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