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The Resource Monty Python and the Holy Grail., Python (Monty) Pictures in association with Michael White

Monty Python and the Holy Grail., Python (Monty) Pictures in association with Michael White

Label
Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Title
Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Statement of responsibility
Python (Monty) Pictures in association with Michael White
Title variation
Holy Grail
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
Summary
The quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is retold in the inimitable Python fashion
Cataloging source
LMBTN
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Written by Graham Chapman [and others] ; producer, Mark Forstater ; directed by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones
Dewey number
791.4372
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG
Language note
  • In English, Spanish, French; subtitles in English, French, Spanish; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired
  • Closed-captioned
LC call number
PN1997
LC item number
.M65 2001
PerformerNote
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1942-2020
  • 1941-1989
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Gilliam, Terry
  • Jones, Terry
  • Chapman, Graham
  • Forstater, Mark
  • Cleese, John
  • Idle, Eric
  • Palin, Michael
  • Monty Python (Comedy troupe)
  • Python (Monty) Pictures
  • Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
89
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Foreign films
  • Arthur
  • Arthur
  • Foreign films
  • Great Britain
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
Monty Python and the Holy Grail., Python (Monty) Pictures in association with Michael White
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1974
  • Special features: Disc one: High definition widescreen presentation with pink frilly edges ; Soundtrack in glorious 5.1 Dolby digital ; Subtitles in English, French and Spanish ; Subtitles for people who don't like the film (taken from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part II) ; On-screen screenplay: read the screenplay while you watch the film ; Enlightening commentaries by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones, plus general complaints and back-biting by John Cleese, Eric Idle & Michael Palin ; Extraordinary animated menus with very loud 5.1 Dolby digital sound ; Fascinating scene selection feature: all-moving, all-singing, all-tax avoidance ; Exciting "Follow the killer rabbit" feature ; A special feature for the hard of hearing ; A glorious extra 24 seconds absolutely free ; Mono soundtrack in glorious old-fashioned mono. Disc two: Three mindless sing-alongs ; Join Michael Palin and Terry Jones in their special feature documentary: The quest for the Holy Grail locations ; How to use your coconuts (an educational film) ; Monty Python and the Holy Grail in Japanese (with English subtitles ; Monty Python and the Holy Grail in Lego ; "On location with the Pythons"--Genuine 18 min. location report made in 1974 by BBC Film Night (broadcast 19th Dec., 1974) ; An interactive cast directory - discover just how many roles Michael Palin plays ; Tons of Terry Gilliam's original sketches plus posters ; Behind-the-scenes photos - hitherto unseen by human hand ; A load of rubbish - a surprise package of mystery items specially included for the mentally challenged ; Unused locations! How the directors' recce used up the budget ; Unused ideas ; Theatrical trailers and, of course, Weblinks for real nurds!
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Disc one. Feature film and special features -- Disc two. Additional special features
Control code
682875
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen; special edition
Extent
2 videodiscs (89 min.)
Isbn
9780767853521
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
043396052765
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
05276
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videocassette
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 682875
  • (OCoLC)786020609
System details
DVD, Dolby digital
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Monty Python and the Holy Grail., Python (Monty) Pictures in association with Michael White
Publication
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1974
  • Special features: Disc one: High definition widescreen presentation with pink frilly edges ; Soundtrack in glorious 5.1 Dolby digital ; Subtitles in English, French and Spanish ; Subtitles for people who don't like the film (taken from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part II) ; On-screen screenplay: read the screenplay while you watch the film ; Enlightening commentaries by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones, plus general complaints and back-biting by John Cleese, Eric Idle & Michael Palin ; Extraordinary animated menus with very loud 5.1 Dolby digital sound ; Fascinating scene selection feature: all-moving, all-singing, all-tax avoidance ; Exciting "Follow the killer rabbit" feature ; A special feature for the hard of hearing ; A glorious extra 24 seconds absolutely free ; Mono soundtrack in glorious old-fashioned mono. Disc two: Three mindless sing-alongs ; Join Michael Palin and Terry Jones in their special feature documentary: The quest for the Holy Grail locations ; How to use your coconuts (an educational film) ; Monty Python and the Holy Grail in Japanese (with English subtitles ; Monty Python and the Holy Grail in Lego ; "On location with the Pythons"--Genuine 18 min. location report made in 1974 by BBC Film Night (broadcast 19th Dec., 1974) ; An interactive cast directory - discover just how many roles Michael Palin plays ; Tons of Terry Gilliam's original sketches plus posters ; Behind-the-scenes photos - hitherto unseen by human hand ; A load of rubbish - a surprise package of mystery items specially included for the mentally challenged ; Unused locations! How the directors' recce used up the budget ; Unused ideas ; Theatrical trailers and, of course, Weblinks for real nurds!
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Disc one. Feature film and special features -- Disc two. Additional special features
Control code
682875
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen; special edition
Extent
2 videodiscs (89 min.)
Isbn
9780767853521
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
043396052765
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
05276
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videocassette
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 682875
  • (OCoLC)786020609
System details
DVD, Dolby digital
Video recording format
DVD

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