| Description |
1 videodisc (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
The Criterion collection ; 61 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 61.
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| System Details |
DVD format. |
| Note |
Dolby digital surround stereo., RSDL dual-layer edition, Widescreen presentation (1.85:1 theatrical aspect ratio). |
| Cast |
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Gwen Taylor, Sue Jones-Davis, Spike Milligan. |
| Credits |
Camera, Peter Biziou ; editor, Julian Doyle ; animation and design, Terry Gilliam ; music, Geoffrey Burgon. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1979. |
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Special features: theatrical trailer, commentaries by members of the troupe, 5 deleted scenes, 4 radio ads, documentary film The Pythons. |
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The Pythons (1979, ca. 50 min.) / produced by Iain Johnstone; Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd. |
| Audience |
Rated R. |
| Summary |
The Pythons satirize religion, capital punishment, revolutionary politics, terrorism, graffiti, science fiction, and a host of other topics through the story of Brian, a first-century Judean. |
| Language |
English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Caricatures and cartoons.
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Judean Desert -- Politics and government -- Drama.
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Religion -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Comedy films.
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Religious films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Chapman, Graham, 1941-1989. Screenwriter. Actor.
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Cleese, John. Screenwriter. Actor.
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Gilliam, Terry. Screenwriter. Actor.
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Idle, Eric. Screenwriter. Actor.
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Jones, Terry, 1942-2020. Screenwriter. Actor. Director.
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Palin, Michael. Screenwriter. Actor.
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Goldstone, John, 1943-
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Milligan, Spike, 1918-2002.
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Monty Python (Comedy troupe) Performer.
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Handmade Films.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on container: Monty Python's life of Brian |
| Added Title |
Pythons.
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| ISBN |
1559409010 |
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9781559409018 |
| Standard No. |
715515010320 |
| Music No. |
CC1554D Criterion Collection |
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