The Black Knight (John Cleese) blocks King Arthur (Graham Chapman) and his servant Patsy (Terry Gilliam) on their journey to find the Holy Grail. Updated July 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM EDT ...

In the movie, the Monty Python group plays several parts: John Cleese plays Sir Lancelot, the Black Knight, and the French Taunter; Graham Chapman acts as King Arthur; and Terry Gilliam plays the ...

After a week of shooting “ Monty Python and the Holy Grail” in 1974 the results were clear. Graham Chapman, who starred as King Arthur because nobody else wanted to play the straight man ...

Monty Python And The Holy Grail, lobbycard, rear from left: Eric Idle, Michael Palin, center from left: John Cleese, Terry Jones (helmet), Graham Chapman as King Arthur (front), 1975.

The guiding light of Monty Python was, of course, silliness. They believed that back in 1975, the world needed a touch more of it. In 2025, we need a chalice full.

This essay killed me. Terry Jones, from somewhere in the back: “You don’t look dead to me.” I got better. But, honestly, what is left for a writer to say about “Monty Python and the Holy ...

In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, which features a naive King Arthur enduring his perilous journey on a wood stick horse, the canned music provides the most predictable soundtrack you could ...

“Monty Python and the Holy Grail” centers on the adventures of King Arthur and his knights of the round table, but is best known for ridiculous segments involving coconuts, a witch trial ...

The now veteran directors told the story of King Arthur’s search for the mythical grail during breaks between filming the TV series Monty Python’s Flying Circus.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is back in cinemas this weekend for the 50th anniversary of the cult comedy’s original release. The 1975 classic was the first film to be directed by Terry ...

The current revival, which opened in New York in 2023, is an irreverant and hilarious sendup of the King Arthur legend. The show features a book by Monty Python’s Eric Idle, with music by Idle ...

Terry Jones, Monty Python's quiet genius, was the beating heart of Holy Grail As the troupe's first film turns 50, its co-director's comedic sensibilities still fly under the circus.