Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 film written and performed by British comedy troupe Monty Python. The film satirizes King Arthur's quest to find the Holy Grail and stars Graham Chapman as Arthur, John Cleese as Sir Lancelot, Eric Idle as Sir Robin, Michael Palin as Sir Galahad, and Terry Jones as Sir Bedevere. Each Python member also plays additional roles in the film, and Terry Gilliam provides his signature animations.

The Holy Grail, which was the first Monty Python movie that wasn't compiled from sketches from Monty Python's Flying Circus, has remained a cult favorite through the years. The film was adapted in 2005 into the Broadway musical Spamalot.

Fast Facts

1. Monty Python members: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin
2. Named "Best British Film" by the UK arm of Amazon.com and IMDb
3. Michael Palin plays the most characters (12)
4. The average cruising airspeed velocity of an unladen European Swallow is roughly 11 meters per second, or 24 miles an hour.

Quotes

"She turned me into a newt!" "A newt?" "I got better." - Sir Bevedere and the peasant

"What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?" - The bridgekeeper

"O Lord, bless this thy hand grenade, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy." - Cleric

"This is supposed to be a happy occasion! Let's not bicker and argue over who killed who." - Swamp Castle King

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