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Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

  • 1982
  • R
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
16K
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Monty Python in Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)
ParodySatireSketch ComedySlapstickComedyDocumentaryMusical

The Monty Python troupe perform a combination of classic sketches and new material at the Hollywood Bowl.The Monty Python troupe perform a combination of classic sketches and new material at the Hollywood Bowl.The Monty Python troupe perform a combination of classic sketches and new material at the Hollywood Bowl.

  • Directors
    • Terry Hughes
    • Ian MacNaughton
  • Writers
    • Graham Chapman
    • John Cleese
    • Terry Gilliam
  • Stars
    • John Cleese
    • Michael Palin
    • Eric Idle
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Terry Hughes
      • Ian MacNaughton
    • Writers
      • Graham Chapman
      • John Cleese
      • Terry Gilliam
    • Stars
      • John Cleese
      • Michael Palin
      • Eric Idle
    • 31User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • First Barber…
    Michael Palin
    Michael Palin
    • Emcee…
    Eric Idle
    Eric Idle
    • Michelangelo…
    Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman
    • Second Barber…
    Terry Gilliam
    Terry Gilliam
    • Third Barber…
    Terry Jones
    Terry Jones
    • Fourth Barber…
    Neil Innes
    Neil Innes
    • Second Bruce…
    Carol Cleveland
    Carol Cleveland
    • Female Bruce…
    Monty Python
    • Themselves
    David A. Hernandez
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Kirk R. Thatcher
    Kirk R. Thatcher
    • Audience Member
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Terry Hughes
      • Ian MacNaughton
    • Writers
      • Graham Chapman
      • John Cleese
      • Terry Gilliam
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    • Trivia
      The Pope/Michelangelo sketch was based on a historical incident. The Renaissance artist Paolo Veronese really did paint a "Last Supper" with extraneous contemporary elements. The Inquisition investigated and advised him to remove those elements. Instead, he really did just rename it - to "Feast in the House of Levi".
    • Goofs
      During the Bishop on the Landing Skit, a number of the actors could barely keep a straight face, and also when the church police came onstage and everyone jumped over, Terry Jones's wig flew completely off his head, forcing the other actors to slowly close ranks to allow him to replace his wig without anyone seeing, only to put it on upside down.
    • Quotes

      First Bruce: We find your American beer like making love in a canoe. It's fucking close to water.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the film, the giant video screen changes from showing "The End" to "PISS OFF" which flashes repeatedly on the screen.
    • Alternate versions
      Some older VHS versions of the show omit the "Little Red Riding Hood" segment.
    • Connections
      Edited from Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    • Soundtracks
      The Liberty Bell
      (uncredited)
      Written by John Philip Sousa
      [1m & 78m]

    User reviews31

    Featured review
    9/10

    Laserdisc is disappointing, movie itself good.

    Most of the sketches and skits are adapted from ones shown on the TV show; there's little that's new, which is mildly disappointing. Good thing, then, that the MP troupe is so adept; familiarity seems to be the point, and allows fans to sit back and enjoy the film.

    A few parts drag- I wasn't too thrilled with the musical numbers, nor with the History of Slapstick.

    The most disappointing thing about this movie is a problem only for those who watch it on laserdisc; there are no chapter breaks, and side one ends abruptly -IN THE MIDDLE OF A SCENE-! This is quite disconcerting, and ruins the sketch.
    • StudentDriver
    • Jul 21, 1999
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    • Release date
      • June 25, 1982 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Monty Python i Hollywood
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Bowl - 2301 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • HandMade Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $327,958
    • Gross worldwide
      • $327,958
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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