

Holy Flying Circus
2011-10-19 · 89 min · ★ 6.3
A fantastical re-imagining of the events of 1979, when Monty Python made Life of Brian and the debate about what is an acceptable subject for comedy was blown wide open.
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- Directors
- Owen Harris
- Production companies
- Talkback Thames, Hillbilly Television
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Stephen FryGod
Darren BoydJohn Cleese
Charles EdwardsMichael Palin
Rufus JonesTerry Jones
Phil NicholTerry Gilliam
Tom FisherGraham Chapman / Tramp
Steve PuntEric Idle
Mark HeapAndrew Thorogood
Alex MacqueenBBC Head of Rude Words
Geoffrey McGivernDog Walker /Petitioner /Man Whose Wife Malcolm Muggeridge Said Made a Lovely Breakfast
Rupert VansittartBernard Barnard QC
Michael CochraneMalcolm Muggeridge
Roy MarsdenMervyn Stockwood
James LaurensonArchbishop of YorkTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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