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Monty Python and the Holy Grail

King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.

Director

Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones

Year

Genre

adventure, comedy, fantasy

Box Office

$1,827,696

Production

Python (Monty) Pictures Limited,Michael White Productions,National Film Trustee Company

Awards

3 wins & 3 nominations

Homepage

https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/montypythonandtheholygrail

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King Arthur

Second Swallow-Savvy Guard

Dead Collector

Patsy

Dennis's Mother

First Swallow-Savvy Guard

The Witch

Zoot

Carol Cleveland

First Monk

Old Crone

Dead Body

Historian's Wife

Dr. Piglet

Dr. Winston

Prisoner

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Elspeth Cameron

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Mitsuko Forstater

Knight of Ni / Villager at Witch Burning / Musician at Wedding / Monk / Knight in Battle

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Musician at Wedding / Villager at Witch Burning

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax (as Vivienne Macdonald)

Vivienne MacDonald

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Girl in Castle Anthrax

Knight in Battle

Police Sergeant

Peasant

Margarita Doyle

Camp Guard / Robin's Minstrel

Guard who Falls into Barrels

Bash (Mudfighter

Sir Not-Appearing-in-this-Film

Themselves

Guard Eating Apple

Biff (Mudfighter)

Inspector End of Film

Roy Forge Smith

Dancing Knight

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rileyJoJo53

8 months ago

★★★★★

Amazingly funny

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King Arthur Second Swallow-savvy Guard Peasant 3 Peasant 1 Peasant 2 The Dead Collector Patsy The Witch Zoot Historian's Wife Dr. Piglet

Who goes thereIt is I Arthur Son of Uther Pendragon from the castle of CamelotKing of the Britons defeater of the SaxonsSovereign of all EnglandPull the other oneI am and this is my trusty servant PatsyWe have ridden the length of the land in search of - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Who goes thereIt is I Arthur Son of Uther Pendragon from the...

Please Am I rightI'm not interested It could be carried by an African swallowOh yes An African swallow maybe Not a European swallow That's my point - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Please Am I rightI'm not interested It could be carried...

Bring out your deadNinepenceBring out your dead Here's oneNinepenceI'm not dead WhatNothing Here's your ninepence I'm not deadHe says he's not dead Yes he isI'm not He isn't - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Bring out your deadNinepenceBring out your dead Here's...

- Bring out your dead. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- Bring out your dead.

- Who's that, then? - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- Who's that, then?

Old woman ManMan Sorry What knight lives in that castle over thereI'm 37 WhatI'm 37 I'm not old I can't just call you manYou could say Dennis I didn't know you were called DennisYou didn't bother to find outI did say sorry about the old woman but from - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Old woman ManMan Sorry What knight lives in that castle over...

How do you doHow do you do good lady I am Arthur King of the BritonsWhose castle is that King of the whoThe Britons Who are the BritonsWe all are We're all Britons And I am your kingDidn't know we had a king I thought we were an autonomous - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

How do you doHow do you do good lady I am Arthur King of the...

I am your king I didn't vote for youYou don't vote for kings How did you become king thenThe Lady of the Lake her arm clad in the purest shimmering samiteheld aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the watersignifying by divine providence that I Arthur was to - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

I am your king I didn't vote for youYou don't vote...

You can't expect to wield supreme executive powerjust 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

You can't expect to wield supreme executive powerjust...

I mean if I went around saying I was an emperorbecause some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me they'd put me away - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

I mean if I went around saying I was an emperorbecause some...

Shut up See the violence inherent in the systemHelp I'm being repressed Bloody peasantWhat a giveaway Did you hear thatThat's what I'm on about Did you see him repressing me - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Shut up See the violence inherent in the systemHelp I'm...

You fight with the strength
of many men, Sir Knight. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

You fight with the strength of many men, Sir Knight.

You fight with the strength of many men Sir KnightI am Arthur King of the BritonsI seek the finest and bravest knights in the land to join me in CamelotYou have proved yourself worthy Will you join meYou make me sad So be it Come PatsyNone shall passWhat - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

You fight with the strength of many men Sir KnightI am...

I seek the finest and bravest knights in the land to join me in Camelot. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

I seek the finest and bravest knights in the land to join me...

You have proved yourself worthy. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

You have proved yourself worthy.

You make me sad. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

You make me sad.

Now, stand aside, worthy adversary. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Now, stand aside, worthy adversary.

Victory is mine. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Victory is mine.

Look you stupid bastard You've got no arms leftYes I have LookJust a flesh wound - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Look you stupid bastard You've got no arms leftYes I...

Right I'll do you for that You'll whatCome here What are you going to do Bleed on meI am invincible You're a loony - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Right I'll do you for that You'll whatCome here...

All right, we'll call it a draw. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

All right, we'll call it a draw.

♪ Pie Jesu Domine ♪ Dona eis requiem ♪ Pie Jesu Domine ♪ Dona eis requiem - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

♪ Pie Jesu Domine ♪ Dona eis requiem ♪ Pie Jesu Domine ♪...

Pie Jesu DomineDona eis requiem - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Pie Jesu DomineDona eis requiem

A witch! A witch! - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

A witch! A witch!

- A witch! - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- We have found a witch. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- We have found a witch.

I am not a witch But you are dressed as oneThey dressed me up like this We didn'tAnd this isn't my nose It's a false oneWell Well we did do the noseThe nose And the hat But she is a witchBurn herDid you dress her up like this No YesYes a bit She has got a - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

I am not a witch But you are dressed as oneThey dressed me...

- Well? - Well, we did do the nose. - The nose? - And the hat. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- Well? - Well, we did do the nose. - The nose? - And the...

What makes you think she is a witch Well she turned me into a newtA newtI got betterBurn her anyway Burn her - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

What makes you think she is a witch Well she turned me into...

I got better. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Quiet There are ways of telling whether she is a witchAre there What are they Tell us Do they hurtTell me what do you do with witchesBurn themWhat do you burn apart from witches More witchesWood So why do witches burn'Cause they're made of wood GoodSo how - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Quiet There are ways of telling whether she is a witchAre...

- 'Cause they're made of wood? - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- 'Cause they're made of wood?

- What also floats in water? - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- What also floats in water?

Right. Remove the supports! - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Right. Remove the supports!

Remove the supports! - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Remove the supports!

- A witch! - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

That my liege is how we know the Earth to be banana shapedThis new learning amazes me Sir BedevereExplain again how sheep's bladders may be employed to prevent earthquakes - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

That my liege is how we know the Earth to be banana...

Certainly sir Look my liegeCamelot CamelotCamelot It's only a model - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Certainly sir Look my liegeCamelot CamelotCamelot It's...

- Camelot. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

We're knights of the Round Table We dance whene'er we're ableWe do routines and chorus scenes With footwork impeccableWe dine well here in Camelot We eat ham and jam and Spam a lotWe're knights of the Round Table Our shows are formidableBut many times - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

We're knights of the Round Table We dance whene'er...

♪We're knights of the Round Table Our shows are formidable ♪But many times We're given rhymes ♪That are quite unsingable We're opera mad in Camelot ♪We sing from the diaphragm a lot - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

♪We're knights of the Round Table Our shows are...

In war we're tough and able - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

In war we're tough and able

♪In war we're tough and able ♪Quite indefatigable ♪Between our quests We sequin vests ♪And impersonate Clark Gable It's a busy life in Camelot ♪I have to push the pram a lot - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

♪In war we're tough and able ♪Quite indefatigable...

No, on second thoughts, let's not go to Camelot. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

No, on second thoughts, let's not go to Camelot.

Don't grovel If there's one thing I can't stand it's people groveling - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Don't grovel If there's one thing I can't...

Every time I talk to someone it's sorry this and forgive me thatand I'm not worthy - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Every time I talk to someone it's sorry this and...

What are you doing now I'm averting my eyes Oh LordDon't It's like those miserable psalms They're so depressingNow knock it off Yes Lord - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

What are you doing now I'm averting my eyes Oh...

Right Arthur King of the BritonsYour knights of the Round Table shall have a taskto make them an example in these dark timesGood idea Oh Lord Course it's a good idea - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Right Arthur King of the BritonsYour knights of the Round...

- A blessing from the Lord. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- A blessing from the Lord.

Go and tell your master that we have been charged by Godwith a sacred quest If he will give us food and shelter for the nighthe can join us in our quest for the Holy GrailWell I'll ask him but I don't think he'll be very keenHe's already got one you - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Go and tell your master that we have been charged by Godwith...

Can we come up and have a look Of course not You are English typesWell what are you then I'm FrenchWhy do you think I have this outrageous accent you silly kingWhat are you doing in England Mind your own business - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Can we come up and have a look Of course not You are English...

You don't frighten us English pig dogsGo and boil your bottoms sons of a silly personI blow my nose at you so called Arthur KingYou and all your silly English knights - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

You don't frighten us English pig dogsGo and boil your...

- What a strange person. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- What a strange person.

What a strange person - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

What a strange person

I don't want to talk to you no moreyou empty headed animal food trough wiperI fart in your general directionYour mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

I don't want to talk to you no moreyou empty headed...

If you do not agree to my commands,
then I shall... - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

If you do not agree to my commands, then I shall...

Jesus Christ - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Filthy fiends.
I'll tear them apart. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Filthy fiends. I'll tear them apart.

- Fiends! - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Un cadeau WhatA present Un cadeauOui allons y Let's go - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Un cadeau WhatA present Un cadeauOui allons y Let's go

- Un cadeau. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- What?
- A present. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- What? - A present.

What happens nowWell now Lancelot Galahad and I wait until nightfalland then leap out of the rabbit taking the French by surpriseNot only by surprise but totally unarmedWho leaps outLancelot Galahad and Ileap out of the rabbitLook If we built this large - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

What happens nowWell now Lancelot Galahad and I wait until...

Well now Lancelot Galahad and I wait until nightfalland then leap out of the rabbit taking the French by surpriseNot only by surprise but totally unarmed - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Well now Lancelot Galahad and I wait until nightfalland then...

Look. If we built this large, wooden badger... - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Look. If we built this large, wooden badger...

Run away - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Bravely bold Sir Robin Rode forth from CamelotHe was not afraid to die O Brave Sir RobinHe was not at all afraid To be killed in nasty waysBrave brave brave brave Sir RobinHe was not in the least bit scared To be mashed into a pulpOr to have his eyes - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Bravely bold Sir Robin Rode forth from CamelotHe was not...

He was not in the least bit scared To be mashed into a pulpOr to have his eyes gouged out And his elbows brokenTo have his kneecaps split And his body burned awayAnd his limbs all hacked and mangled Brave Sir RobinHis head smashed in And his heart cut - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

He was not in the least bit scared To be mashed into a...

Dennis forget about freedom Don't drop that mud - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Dennis forget about freedom Don't drop that mud

Halt Who art thouHe is brave Sir Robin brave Sir RobinShut upNobody really I was just passing throughWhat do you wantTo fight and Shut upNothing Nothing reallyJust to pass through good Sir Knight I'm afraid not - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Halt Who art thouHe is brave Sir Robin brave Sir RobinShut...

Get the sword out I want to cut his head offCut your own head off Yes do us all a favorWhat Yapping on all the timeYou're lucky you're not next to him What do you meanYou snore I don'tYou've got bad breath Only because you don't brush my teethStop - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Get the sword out I want to cut his head offCut your own...

Brave Sir Robin ran awayNoBravely ran away awayI didn'tWhen danger reared its ugly head He bravely turned his tail and fledYes Brave Sir Robin turned about And gallantly he chickened outBravely taking to his feet He beat a very brave retreatBravest of the - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Brave Sir Robin ran awayNoBravely ran away awayI...

"The Tale of Sir Galahad." - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

"The Tale of Sir Galahad."

Open the door. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Welcome gentle Sir Knight Welcome to the Castle AnthraxThe Castle Anthrax YesIt's not a very good name is itBut we are nice and we will attend to your every every need - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Welcome gentle Sir Knight Welcome to the Castle AnthraxThe...

You would not be so ungallant as to refuse our hospitality - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

You would not be so ungallant as to refuse our hospitality

You would not be so ungallant as to refuse our hospitality - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

You would not be so ungallant as to refuse our hospitality

I'm afraid our life must seem - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

I'm afraid our life must seem

I'm afraid our life must seem very dull and quiet, compared to yours. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

I'm afraid our life must seem very dull and quiet,...

- Well, what seems to be the trouble? - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- Well, what seems to be the trouble?

- Try to relax. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- Try to relax.

There's nothing wrong with that Please We are doctorsLook this cannot beI am sworn to chastity Back to your bed - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

There's nothing wrong with that Please We are...

- Zoot! - I am Zoot's identical twin sister, Dingo. - Where are you going? - I seek the Grail. I have seen it here in this castle! - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

- Zoot! - I am Zoot's identical twin sister, Dingo. -...

You must spank her and after you've spanked her deal with her as you likeAnd then spank me And meAnd me And meYes You must give us all a good spanking - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

You must spank her and after you've spanked her deal...

And after the spanking the oral sex The oral sexWell I could stay a bit longer - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

And after the spanking the oral sex The oral sexWell I could...

I can tackle this lot single handed Yes let him tackle us single handedNo Sir Galahad ComeHonestly I can handle this lot easilyYes let him handle us easily Go QuickWait Please I can defeat them There's only 150 of themHe'll beat us easily We haven't a - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

I can tackle this lot single handed Yes let him tackle us...

You were in terrible perilLet me go back and face the peril No it's too perilousIt's my duty to sample as much peril as I canWe've got to find the Holy GrailLet me have just a bit of peril No It's unhealthyI bet you're gay No I'm not - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

You were in terrible perilLet me go back and face the peril...

King Arthur and Sir Bedevere not more than a swallow's flight awayhad discovered somethingThat's an unladen swallow's flight obviouslyThey were more than two laden swallow's flights awayFour with a coconut on a line between themIf the birds wereGet on - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

King Arthur and Sir Bedevere not more than a swallow's...

Where does he live? - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Where does he live?

- Who are you? - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail poster

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King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.

User Rating: 5.0 (1 rating)

Director: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones

Writer: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle

Production: Python (Monty) Pictures Limited,Michael White Productions,National Film Trustee Company

Genre: adventure, comedy, fantasy

Year: 1975

MetaScore: 91/100

ImdbRating: 8.2

BoxOffice: $1,827,696

Released: 25 May 1975

Awards: 3 wins & 3 nominations

Homepage: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/montypythonandtheholygrail

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