Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus (2008)
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.
Director: Will Yapp
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: July 1, 2008
Cast
- John Cleese - Self
- Graham Chapman - Self (archive footage)
- Eric Idle - Self
- Michael Palin - Self
- Terry Jones - Self
- Terry Gilliam - Self
- Stanley Unwin - Self (archive footage)
- Robert Hewison - Self
- Humphrey Barclay - Self
- Frank Muir - Self (archive footage)
Music: Danny Mulhern
Editing: Mary McGrane
Production: A+E Networks
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
black and white
More Films by Director: Will Yapp
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus about?
- 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.
- Who directed Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus?
- Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus was directed by Will Yapp.
- Who stars in Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus?
- Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus stars John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam.
- How long is Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus?
- Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus?
- Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus is a Documentary, Comedy film.
- Where was Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus produced?
- Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus was produced in United Kingdom.