
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Documentary · Comedy
Overview
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.
Top Cast


John Cleese
John Cleese
Self
John Cleese
Self


Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman
Self (archive footage)
Graham Chapman
Self (archive footage)


Eric Idle
Eric Idle
Self
Eric Idle
Self


Michael Palin
Michael Palin
Self
Michael Palin
Self


Terry Jones
Terry Jones
Self
Terry Jones
Self


Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam
Self
Terry Gilliam
Self


Stanley Unwin
Stanley Unwin
Self (archive footage)
Stanley Unwin
Self (archive footage)
Robert Hewison
Robert Hewison
Self
Robert Hewison
Self
Humphrey Barclay
Humphrey Barclay
Self
Humphrey Barclay
Self


Frank Muir
Frank Muir
Self (archive footage)
Frank Muir
Self (archive footage)
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