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Release Year2009
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Comedy
Votes39
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMonty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
About Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
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 —, Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) leans on a strong ensemble — Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2009.
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