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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009)

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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.

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Seasons & episodes

The Not-So-Interesting BeginningsOct 18, 2009 · 51m

The birth of Monty Python. Join members as they tell the tale of how their lives and careers began Post-WWII to the culmination of Monty Py…

The Much Funnier Second EpisodeOct 19, 2009 · 57m

Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing…

And Now the Sordid Personal BitsOct 20, 2009 · 55m

Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy and Cleese's…

The Ultimate Holy Grail EpisodeOct 21, 2009 · 55m

Comedic team Monty Python document arriving in the U.S. and leaving TV to dive headfirst into film and the ups and downs with their project…

Lust for GloryOct 22, 2009 · 54m

The genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George Harrison saved the…

Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for NowOct 23, 2009 · 50m

The Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedians and celebrities di…

Cast

Graham ChapmanSelf (archive footage)

John CleeseSelf

Michael PalinSelf

Eric IdleSelf

Terry GilliamSelf

Terry JonesSelf

Carol ClevelandSelf

Neil InnesSelf

Jerry SchillingSelf

Elvis PresleySelf (archive footage)

George HarrisonSelf (archive footage)