Monty Python and the Holy Grail
“And now! At Last! Another film completely different from some of the other films which aren't quite the same as this one is.”
Synopsis
King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot and Sir Galahad the Pure. On the way, Arthur battles the Black Knight who, despite having had all his limbs chopped off, insists he can still fight. They reach Camelot, but Arthur decides not to enter, as "it is a silly place".
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Trailer Fall 2023Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-17
Top Cast
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Graham Chapman
King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard
John Cleese
Second Swallow-Savvy Guard / The Black Knight / Peasant 3 / Sir Launcelot the Brave / Taunting French Guard / Tim the Enchanter
Eric Idle
Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard
Terry Gilliam
Patsy / Green Knight / Old Man from Scene 24 (Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Animator / Gorilla Hand
Terry Jones
Dennis's Mother / Sir Bedevere / Left Head / Prince Herbert / Voice of Cartoon Scribe
Michael Palin
First Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / Peasant 2 / Right Head / Sir Galahad the Pure / Narrator / King of Swamp Castle / Brother Maynard's Brother / Leader of The Knights Who Say NI!
Connie Booth
The Witch
Carol Cleveland
Zoot / Dingo
Neil Innes
First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4
Bee Duffell
Old Crone
John Young
Dead Body / Historian Frank
Rita Davies
Historian's Wife
Avril Stewart
Dr. Piglet
Sally Kinghorn
Dr. Winston
Mark Zycon
Prisoner
Elspeth Cameron
Girl in Castle Anthrax
Mitsuko Forstater
Girl in Castle Anthrax
Sandy Johnson
Knight of Ni / Villager at Witch Burning / Musician at Wedding / Monk / Knight in Battle
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gent
Festival / Special Debut
June 15, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 6, 2012
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 27, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
14.41x
+$5.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
- Original Title
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.8M
- Production Studios
- Python (Monty) Pictures, Michael White Productions, National Film Trustee Company, EMI Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Terry Bedford
John Hackney
Mark Forstater, John Goldstone, Michael White
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Gilliam
Director
Terry Jones
Director
Mark Forstater
Producer
Terry Bedford
Director of Photography
John Hackney
Editor
Roy Forge Smith
Production Design
Hazel Pethig
Costume Design
Graham Chapman
Writer
John Cleese
Writer
Eric Idle
Writer
Terry Gilliam
Writer
Terry Jones
Writer
Michael Palin
Writer
Michael White
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monty Python and the Holy Grail
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What is Monty Python and the Holy Grail about?
King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot and Sir Galahad the Pure. On the way, Arthur battles the Black Knight who, despite having had all his limbs chopped off, insists he can still fight. They reach Camelot, but Arthur decides not to enter, as "it is a silly place".
Who directed Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail was directed by Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones.
Who stars in Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
The principal cast of Monty Python and the Holy Grail includes Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones.
When was Monty Python and the Holy Grail released and how long is it?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail had a reported production budget of $400K and grossed $5.8M at the worldwide box office (14.41 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).