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.
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About Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) is a 2009 English-language documentary and comedy series. The cast is led by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) was produced in United Kingdom. It was first aired on October 18, 2009.
- First aired
- October 18, 2009
- Last aired
- October 23, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- PBS
- Country
- United Kingdom
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) cast & crew
The cast features Graham Chapman as Self (archive footage), John Cleese as Self, Michael Palin as Self, Eric Idle as Self, Terry Gilliam as Self, and Terry Jones as Self.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Christine Lubrano and George Lentz.
Is Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) worth watching?
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary and comedy, Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Graham Chapman
Self (archive footage)
John Cleese
Self
Michael Palin
Self
Eric Idle
Self
Terry Gilliam
Self
Terry Jones
Self
Carol Cleveland
Self
Neil Innes
Self
Jerry Schilling
Self
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) in United States?
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.
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Yes — Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) in?
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) are there?
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
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