Name: Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Released: 2009-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Eric Idle, John Cleese, Michael Palin

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An exclusive six-part IFC Original Documentary about the Monty Pythons. Studying the Pythons up-close and, in some cases, against their contemporaries. With interviews from Pythons: Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, and John Cleese. Also, Russell Brand, Seth Green, Tim Roth, Dan Aykroyd, and Jimmy Fallon!

Comedy · 2009 · 51 min

Starring Eric Idle , John Cleese , Michael Palin

EPISODE 1

The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings

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 Python's Flying Circus. Interviews with Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, and Eric Idle.

53 min · Oct 3, 2009
EPISODE 2

The Much Funnier Second Episode

Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus's early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing generations to come. Interviews with John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, Russell Brand, and Seth Green.

56 min · Oct 3, 2009
EPISODE 3

And Now, the Sordid Personal Bits

Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy and Cleese's departure. Interviews with Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, and Eric Idle.

54 min · Oct 3, 2009
EPISODE 4

The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode

The Monty Python team document leaving TV to dive head-first into film and their arrival in the U.S., as well as the ups and downs of making Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Interviews with Jimmy Fallon, Seth Green, Russell Brand and Bruce Dickinson.

55 min · Oct 21, 2009
EPISODE 5

Lust for Glory!

On the heels of 'Holy Grail' and its success, the Python Gang reflects on their next misinterpreted and controversially banned film, The Life of Brian. Interviews with Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Eric Idle.

54 min · Oct 3, 2009
EPISODE 6

Finally! The Last Episode Ever! (For Now...)

The Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedians and celebrities discuss Python's influence. Interviews with Eddie Izzard, Dan Aykroyd, Jimmy Fallon and Steve Merchant.

50 min · Oct 3, 2009