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The madcap medieval farce virtually redefined comedy with its anarchic mix of wit, absurdity and utter silliness.
“Monty Python and the Holy Grail” follows King Arthur and his knights on a ridiculous, meandering search for the Holy Grail.
The movie changed comedy forever. More importantly, it made us ask: What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
The cult classic comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" has turned 50 years old. NPR looks at the film's enduring legacy and cultural influence.
"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was such a success — more than a $5 million international gross, 14 times its budget — that it re-launched the Monty Python brand. A famous character from the ...