Monty Python and the Holy Grail [videorecording] / Python (Monty) Pictures in association with Michael White.
Contributor(s): Gilliam, Terry
| Jones, Terry | Chapman, Graham | Cleese, John | Idle, Eric | Palin, Michael | Monty Python (Comedy troupe) | Python (Monty) Pictures | Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm).
Publisher: Burbank, CA : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, c2001Edition: Special ed., widescreen presentation.Description: 2 videodiscs (89 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.ISBN: 0767853520 :; 9780767853521.Other title: Holy Grail.Subject(s): Arthur, King -- Drama | Grail -- DramaGenre/Form: Comedy films. | Parody films. | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. | Motion pictures, British. | Feature films.| Item type | Current library | Home library | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | AUDIO & DVD Collection | DVD Monty (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 5022986 |
DVD; Dolby digital 5.1 and mono.
In English; subtitles in English, French, and Spanish.
Closed-captioned.
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin.
Written ... by Graham Chapman ... [et al.] ; producer, Mark Forstater ; directed by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1974.
Dual-layer disc; aspect ratio 1.85:1.
MPAA rating: PG.
The quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is retold in the inimitable Python fashion.
Special features: disc 1. High definition widescreen presntation with pink frilly edges! -- 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!
Special features: disc 2. 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 old 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!
disc 1. Widescreen presenation -- disc 2. Additional added features.
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