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Holy Flying Circus

2011-10-19 · 89 min · ★ 6.3

TV Movie · Comedy · Drama

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 FryStephen FryGod
Darren BoydDarren BoydJohn Cleese
Charles EdwardsCharles EdwardsMichael Palin
Rufus JonesRufus JonesTerry Jones
Phil NicholPhil NicholTerry Gilliam
Tom FisherTom FisherGraham Chapman / Tramp
Steve PuntSteve PuntEric Idle
Mark HeapMark HeapAndrew Thorogood
Alex MacqueenAlex MacqueenBBC Head of Rude Words
David BirrellGareth Nice - Angry Viewer
Robin SebastianUS News Reporter - BBFC Representative- Montage Man
Geoffrey McGivernGeoffrey McGivernDog Walker /Petitioner /Man Whose Wife Malcolm Muggeridge Said Made a Lovely Breakfast
Rupert VansittartRupert VansittartBernard Barnard QC
Michael CochraneMichael CochraneMalcolm Muggeridge
Roy MarsdenRoy MarsdenMervyn Stockwood
James LaurensonJames LaurensonArchbishop of York

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