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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

A satirical comedic take on the legend of King Arthur, Monty Python and the Holy Grail sees the legendary British comedy troupe portraying Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, who have embarked on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin all-star in the film as Arthur and his knights, also playing multiple other roles in the supporting cast of characters. 

Monty Python and the Holy Grail
PG
Fantasy
Adventure
Comedy

Director
Terry Jones , Terry Gilliam
Release Date
May 25, 1975
Studio(s)
Sony
Distributor(s)
20th Century , Columbia Pictures , Sony
Cast
Michael Palin , John Cleese , Terry Jones , Graham Chapman , Terry Gilliam , Eric Idle
Writers
Terry Jones , Graham Chapman , Terry Gilliam , Eric Idle , Michael Palin , John Cleese
Runtime
91 minutes
Budget
$400 thousand

Summary

TeKing Arthur (Graham Chapman) and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.

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