
The Roots of Monty Python
2005, English. Directed by Rachael Griffiths.
The First Days Of Monty Python Examined!
A look back at the origins of the ground breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Rachael GriffithsDirector
- Neil InnesSelf
- Kevin McCarthySelf
- Graham McTavishPresenter
- Alexei SayleSelf
- Eric IdleSelf (archive footage)
- John CleeseSelf (archive footage)
- Graham ChapmanSelf (archive footage)
- Michael PalinSelf (archive footage)
- Terry JonesSelf (archive footage)
- Terry GilliamSelf (archive footage)
- Tom BinnsSelf
Details
- Released
- 26 November 2005
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Bob Carruthers
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The Roots of Monty Python runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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The Roots of Monty Python is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Roots of Monty Python?
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Who directed The Roots of Monty Python?
The Roots of Monty Python (2005) was directed by Rachael Griffiths and stars Neil Innes, Kevin McCarthy, Graham McTavish.