Holy Flying Circus
“And now for something completely untrue!”
Synopsis
A fantastical re-imagining of the events of 1979, when Monty Python made Life of Brian and the debate about what is an acceptable subject for comedy was blown wide open.
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Holy Flying Circus trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-11
Top Cast
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Stephen Fry
God
Darren Boyd
John Cleese
Charles Edwards
Michael Palin
Rufus Jones
Terry Jones
Phil Nichol
Terry Gilliam
Tom Fisher
Graham Chapman / Tramp
Steve Punt
Eric Idle
Mark Heap
Andrew Thorogood
Alex Macqueen
BBC Head of Rude Words
David Birrell
Gareth Nice - Angry Viewer
Robin Sebastian
US News Reporter - BBFC Representative- Montage Man
Geoffrey McGivern
Dog Walker /Petitioner /Man Whose Wife Malcolm Muggeridge Said Made a Lovely Breakfast
Rupert Vansittart
Bernard Barnard QC
Michael Cochrane
Malcolm Muggeridge
Roy Marsden
Mervyn Stockwood
James Laurenson
Archbishop of York
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Owen Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Roche
- Original Score
- Jack C. Arnold
- Original Title
- Holy Flying Circus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Talkback Thames, Hillbilly Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Owen Harris
Tony Roche
Jack C. Arnold
Richard Mott
Billy Sneddon
Polly Leys, Kate Norrish, Jamie Laurenson, Matthew Read
Department Leadership Roster
Owen Harris
Director
Tony Roche
Writer
Polly Leys
Producer
Kate Norrish
Producer
Jack C. Arnold
Original Music Composer
Richard Mott
Director of Photography
Billy Sneddon
Editor
Lisa Hall
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Flying Circus
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What is Holy Flying Circus about?
A fantastical re-imagining of the events of 1979, when Monty Python made Life of Brian and the debate about what is an acceptable subject for comedy was blown wide open.
Who directed Holy Flying Circus?
Holy Flying Circus was directed by Owen Harris.
Who stars in Holy Flying Circus?
The principal cast of Holy Flying Circus includes Stephen Fry, Darren Boyd, Charles Edwards, Rufus Jones, Phil Nichol.
When was Holy Flying Circus released and how long is it?
Holy Flying Circus was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Holy Flying Circus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Holy Flying Circus was composed by Jack C. Arnold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Holy Flying Circus?
Holy Flying Circus holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).