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

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

7.5 Rating2009-10-18Documentary, Comedy

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.

Episodes

Cast

Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman

as Self (archive footage)

John Cleese

John Cleese

as Self

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

as Self

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

as Self

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

as Self

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

as Self

Carol Cleveland

Carol Cleveland

as Self

Neil Innes

Neil Innes

as Self

Jerry Schilling

Jerry Schilling

as Self

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

as Self (archive footage)