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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

1 Seasons-6 Episodes
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A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.

Directed by Terry Gilliam

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Stars Graham Chapman John Cleese Michael Palin

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Graham Chapman's picture in the cast

Graham Chapman

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John Cleese's picture in the cast

John Cleese

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Michael Palin's picture in the cast

Michael Palin

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Eric Idle's picture in the cast

Eric Idle

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Terry Jones's picture in the cast

Terry Jones

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Carol Cleveland's picture in the cast

Carol Cleveland

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Neil Innes's picture in the cast

Neil Innes

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Jerry Schilling's picture in the cast

Jerry Schilling

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Elvis Presley's picture in the cast

Elvis Presley

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George Harrison's picture in the cast

George Harrison

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