John Cleese
Biography: John Marwood Cleese (born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, comedian, writer and film producer. He achieved success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report. In the late 1960s he became a member of Monty Python, the comedy troupe responsible for the sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus and the four Monty Python films: And Now for Something Completely Different, Holy Grail, Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life. In the mid 1970s, Cleese and his first wife Connie Booth, co-wrote and starred in the British sitcom Fawlty Towers. Later, he co-starred with Kevin Kline, Jamie Lee Curtis and former Python colleague Michael Palin in A Fish Called Wanda and Fierce Creatures. He also starred in Clockwise, and has appeared in many other films, including two James Bond films, two Harry Potter films, and three Shrek films. With Yes Minister writer Antony Jay he co-founded the production company Video Arts, responsible for making entertaining training films. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Cleese, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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Life of Brian
1979-08-17
Life of Brian
Overview: Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-08-17
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A Fish Called Wanda
1988-07-15
A Fish Called Wanda
Overview: While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-07-15
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2002-11-13
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Overview: Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione’s magical abilities and courage.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-13
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Shrek Forever After
2010-05-16
Shrek Forever After
Overview: A bored and domesticated Shrek pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a real ogre again, but when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Fantasy Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-05-16
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The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008-12-10
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Overview: A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-12-10
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975-03-14
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Overview: King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot and Sir Galahad the Pure. On the way, Arthur battles the Black Knight who, despite having had all his limbs chopped off, insists he can still fight. They reach Camelot, but Arthur decides not to enter, as "it is a silly place".
Genres: Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-03-14
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Around the World in 80 Days
2004-06-16
Around the World in 80 Days
Overview: A bet pits a British inventor, a Chinese thief and a French artist on a worldwide adventure that they can circle the globe in 80 days.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-16
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Shrek the Third
2007-05-17
Shrek the Third
Overview: The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.
Genres: Fantasy Adventure Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-17
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
1994-11-04
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Overview: Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.
Genres: Drama Horror Science Fiction Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-04
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Shrek 2
2004-05-19
Shrek 2
Overview: Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and King. But not everyone is happily ever after. Shrek and the King find it difficult to get along, and there's tension in the marriage. The Fairy Godmother discovers that Fiona has married Shrek instead of her son Prince Charming and plots to destroy their marriage.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy Fantasy Adventure Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-05-19
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George of the Jungle
1997-07-15
George of the Jungle
Overview: Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rainforest full of animal friends: Tookie, his big-beaked toucan messenger; Ape, a witty talking gorilla; and Shep, a peanut-loving pooch of an elephant. But when poachers mess with George's pals, the King of Swing swings into action.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Family Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-07-15
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The Jungle Book
1994-12-23
The Jungle Book
Overview: Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a place only Mowgli can find.
Genres: Family Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-12-23
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Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983-03-31
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Overview: Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London insurance company which transforms before our eyes into a pirate ship. Then there's the National Health doctors who try to claim a healthy liver from a still-living donor. The world's most voracious glutton brings the art of vomiting to new heights before his spectacular demise.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-03-31
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Scorched
2003-05-17
Scorched
Overview: Three mischievous employees of a bank in a small deserted town all make plans to rob it at the same time, however none of them knows about the others.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-05-17
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Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
1974-12-19
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Overview: An documentarian from the BBC visits the set of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). This documentary shouldn't be viewed as a making of the film, but rather a goof-off session that is simply there to conjure up laughter.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-12-19
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Splitting Heirs
1993-04-02
Splitting Heirs
Overview: A member of the English upper class dies, leaving his estate and his business to an American, whom he thinks is his son who was lost as a baby and then found again. An Englishman who thinks he is an Indian comes to believe that he is actually the heir. He comes to hate the American who is his boss, his friend, and the man who has stolen the woman after whom he lusts.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-04-02
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Daddy Daughter Trip
2022-09-30
Daddy Daughter Trip
Overview: A 2nd grader dreams of a fun-filled spring break vacation—but her family can’t afford it. Against the better judgement of her mother, and with only coins in their pockets, her dreamer father decides to take her on a spring break trip anyway.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-30
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Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001-11-06
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Overview: When a huge snowstorm leaves everyone stranded, Mickey and all of his guests at the House of Mouse, including Pooh, Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel and many more of his old and new friends, break out the cookies and hot chocolate to help Donald mend his tattered Christmas spirit.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-06
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The Adventures of Pluto Nash
2002-08-16
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
Overview: The year is 2087, the setting is the moon. Pluto Nash, the high-flying successful owner of the hottest nightclub in the universe, finds himself in trouble when he refuses to sell his club to lunar gangster Mogan, who just happens to be helping the mysterious Rex Crater mastermind a plan to take over the entire moon.
Genres: Action Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-16
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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
1977-09-18
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
Overview: John Cleese is hilarious as the descendant of Sherlock Holmes in this modern detective drama of international power politics and intrigue. Unlike his illustrious grandfather however, he only succeeds in bungling every job he organizes. Also stars Arthur Lowe as the "bionic" grandson of Dr. Watson, Stratford Johns as the Commissioner of Police, and Connie Booth as Mrs. Hudson.
Genres: Thriller Comedy Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-09-18
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L'Entente cordiale
2006-06-21
L'Entente cordiale
Overview: The upper-class secret agent teaming up accidentally with an easily-corrupted, sly interpreter...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2006-06-21
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Yellowbeard
1983-06-24
Yellowbeard
Overview: For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their hearts. Caught and convicted for tax evasion, he's sentenced to 20 years in St. Victim's Prison for the Extremely Naughty. In a scheme to confiscate his fabulous treasure, the Royal Navy allows him to escape and follows him, where saucy tarts, lisping demigods and some awful puns and punishments await.
Genres: Comedy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-24
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The Magic Christian
1969-12-12
The Magic Christian
Overview: Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-12-12
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The Swan Princess
1994-11-18
The Swan Princess
Overview: The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe, these good-natured creatures can do nothing about the sorcerer's spell, which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love.
Genres: Family Animation Fantasy Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-18
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Quantum Project
2000-05-05
Quantum Project
Overview: Quantum Project is the story of physicist and prodigy Paul Pentcho (Stephen Dorff), whose exploration of the quantum universe leads him on a collision course with life, destiny, and true love.
Genres: Science Fiction Adventure Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-05
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Mickey's House of Villains
2001-11-15
Mickey's House of Villains
Overview: The villains from the popular animated Disney films are gathered at the House of Mouse with plans to take over. Soon, the villains take over the house and kick out Mickey, Donald and Goofy. It's all up to Mickey and his friends to overthrow evil and return the House of Mouse to normal--or as close to normal as it gets.
Genres: Family Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-15
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Clockwise
1986-03-01
Clockwise
Overview: School headmaster Brian Stimpson is obsessed with timeliness, order, and discipline. Brian misses his train after meticulously preparing a speech for an education conference. With no one else to turn to, he asks young former student Laura Wisely for a ride. Laura, upset over a break-up, agrees to drive him in her parents' car - which alarms her mother and father, who worry that she has run away with a married man and subsequently alert the police.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-03-01
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Silverado
1985-07-10
Silverado
Overview: Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are.
Genres: Western Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-10
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Romance with a Double Bass
1974-01-01
Romance with a Double Bass
Overview: A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time having a dip in the river. The princess is doing the same, unbeknownst to the bass player, but when someone steals their clothes, the bass player helps the princess to preserve her dignity by transporting her back to the castle in his bass case, and along the way they discover they have feelings for each other. Based on a short story by Anton Chekhov.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-01-01
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Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982-06-25
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Overview: Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from pre-Python days.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-06-25
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Fierce Creatures
1997-01-23
Fierce Creatures
Overview: Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon. In order to meet high profit targets and keep the zoo open, Rollo enforces a new 'fierce creatures' policy, whereby only the most impressive and dangerous animals are allowed to remain in the zoo. However, the keepers are less enthusiastic about complying with these demands.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-23
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The Out-of-Towners
1999-04-02
The Out-of-Towners
Overview: The adventures of married couple Henry and Nancy Clark, vexed by misfortune while in New York City for Henry's job interview.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-04-02
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George of the Jungle 2
2003-08-18
George of the Jungle 2
Overview: George and Ursula now have a son, George Junior, so Ursula's mother arrives to try and take them back to "civilization".
Genres: Adventure Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-18
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Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
2003-06-25
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Overview: The Angels are charged with finding a pair of missing rings that are encoded with the personal information of members of the Witness Protection Program. As informants are killed, the ladies target a rogue agent who might be responsible.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-06-25
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And Now for Something Completely Different
1971-09-28
And Now for Something Completely Different
Overview: A collection of Monty Python's Flying Circus skits from the first two seasons of their British TV series.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-09-28
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The Magic Pudding
2000-12-14
The Magic Pudding
Overview: Meet Albert, The Magic Pudding, Bunyip Bluegum, a splendid young koala and his seafaring friends Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff. Together they fight off the bungled attempts of pudding thieves, Possum and Wombat, and try to solve the mystery of Bunyip's parents' disappearance.
Genres: Animation Music Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-12-14
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Man About Town
2006-06-08
Man About Town
Overview: A top Hollywood talent agent finds his cushy existence threatened when he discovers that his wife is cheating on him and that his journal has been swiped by a reporter out to bring him down.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-08
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Life Of Brian Screenplay
2008-01-29
Life Of Brian Screenplay
Overview: An original illustrated 110 minute recording by The Pythons of their early screenplay in progress.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-29
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Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006-02-22
Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Overview: The LORDS of LAUGHTER--The SAINTS of SATIRE--The HIGH PRIESTS of LOW COMEDY--have sold out once again. Some say you can't take it with you. Others just refuse to go. Graham Chapman--doctor, tall actor, self-wrestler and really famous dead guy--is the latter. Chapman has a least 8 movie and TV appearances to his credit since he passed away in 1989 making him the most prolific corpse since Elvis. This DVD GRAHAM CHAPMAN'S PERSONAL BEST makes 9. In a comprehensive tribute written by the remaining members of the incomparable Monty Python's Flying Circus this program includes the sketches they believe Chapman would have called his very favorites. Of course they could be wrong.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-02-22
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Charlotte's Web
2006-12-07
Charlotte's Web
Overview: Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen.
Genres: Comedy Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-07
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Rat Race
2001-08-17
Rat Race
Overview: In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon entertains his wealthiest high rollers -- a group that will bet on anything -- by pitting six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away. The tycoon and his wealthy friends monitor each racer's every move to keep track of their favorites. The only rule in this race is that there are no rules.
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-08-17
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Valiant
2005-03-25
Valiant
Overview: Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon Service, he immediately sets out for London. On the way, he meets a smelly but friendly pigeon named Bugsy, who joins him, mainly to get away from clients he cheated in a game of find-the pebble, and helps him sign up for the war.
Genres: Family Animation Adventure Comedy War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-25
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Wine for the Confused
2004-10-21
Wine for the Confused
Overview: Wine is confusing…overwhelming even. So where do you start if you want to learn more about it? Join John Cleese on an entertaining and personal look at the world of winemaking and discover: how to find wines that taste good to you, how to make sure you get the best value and how to keep and serve wine at home.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-21
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Igor
2008-09-19
Igor
Overview: A cliché hunchbacked evil scientist's assistant aspires to become a scientist himself, much to the displeasure of the rest of the evil science community.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-09-19
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The World Is Not Enough
1999-11-17
The World Is Not Enough
Overview: Greed, revenge, world dominance and high-tech terrorism – it's all in a day's work for Bond, who's on a mission to protect a beautiful oil heiress from a notorious terrorist. In a race against time that culminates in a dramatic submarine showdown, Bond works to defuse the international power struggle that has the world's oil supply hanging in the balance.
Genres: Adventure Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-11-17
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Die Another Day
2002-11-17
Die Another Day
Overview: James Bond is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogul, who is funding the development of an international space weapon.
Genres: Adventure Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-17
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Time Bandits
1981-07-13
Time Bandits
Overview: Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them.
Genres: Family Fantasy Science Fiction Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-07-13
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Stupidity
2003-01-01
Stupidity
Overview: An exploration into the nature of stupidity in Western society and its history of our perception of it.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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The Great Muppet Caper
1981-06-26
The Great Muppet Caper
Overview: Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.
Genres: Crime Comedy Mystery Music Romance Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-06-26
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The Pink Panther 2
2009-02-06
The Pink Panther 2
Overview: When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen, including the priceless Pink Panther Diamond, Chief Inspector Dreyfus is forced to assign Inspector Clouseau to a team of international detectives and experts charged with catching the thief and retrieving the stolen artifacts.
Genres: Comedy Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-02-06
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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004-12-09
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Overview: The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performers then relatively unknown, like Rowan Atkinson. Narrated by Dawn French, the programme includes interviews with many of the comedians and musicians who took part: John Cleese, Stephen Fry, Michael Palin, Sting, Lenny Henry and many more. The shows and their stars had a huge effect on modern British comedy. There are few comics today whose careers have not been heavily influenced by the anarchic and surreal humour of these events.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-09
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Spud
2010-12-03
Spud
Overview: It's South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school. John Milton is a boy from an ordinary background who wins a scholarship to a private school in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Surrounded by boys with nicknames like Gecko, Rambo, Rain Man and Mad Dog, Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home. Along the way Spud takes his first tentative steps along the path to manhood. (The path it seems could be a rather long road). Spud is an only child. He is cursed with parents from well beyond the lunatic fringe and a senile granny. His dad is a fervent anti-communist who is paranoid that the family domestic worker is running a shebeen from her room at the back of the family home. His mom is a free spirit and a teenager's worst nightmare, whether it's shopping for Spud's underwear in the local supermarket
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-03
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Planet 51
2009-11-19
Planet 51
Overview: When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy Science Fiction Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-19
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The Wind in the Willows
1996-10-16
The Wind in the Willows
Overview: Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, who plan to build a dog food factory on the very meadow sold to them by Toad himself.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-16
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Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius
2021-10-10
Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius
Overview: Docudrama that recounts the astonishing life story of a forgotten genius, English poet Alexander Pope, who lived from 1688 to 1744.
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-10
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The Art of Football from A to Z
2006-05-25
The Art of Football from A to Z
Overview: Funnyman John Cleese leads viewers through an exhaustive -- and hilarious -- tour of the world of soccer, complete with the sport's most memorable goals, kicks, saves, goofs and penalties. Also included are reflections on soccer's impact on culture, including the Monty Python sketch "Philosophy Football," and interviews with celebrities Dave Stewart, Dennis Hopper and Henry Kissinger, as well as soccer icons Pelé, Mia Hamm and Thierry Henry.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-25
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Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007-05-10
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Overview: A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-10
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How to Irritate People
1969-01-21
How to Irritate People
Overview: A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-01-21
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Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
1985-07-09
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Overview: Gonzo hosts this collection of some of the weirdest moments from The Muppet Show at his trailer home, assisted by Camilia and visited by Kermit The Frog.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-09
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Winnie the Pooh
2011-04-06
Winnie the Pooh
Overview: During an ordinary day in Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh sets out to find some honey. Misinterpreting a note from Christopher Robin, Owl convinces Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, and Eeyore that their young friend has been captured by a creature named "Backson" and they set out to rescue him.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-06
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The Taming of the Shrew
1980-10-23
The Taming of the Shrew
Overview: Baptista has two daughters: Kate and Bianca. Everyone wants to wed the fair Bianca, but nobody's much interested in problem child, Kate. Baptista declares that he won't give Bianca away in a marriage until he's found a husband for Kate, so all the suitors begin busily hunting out a madman who's willing to do it, and they find Petruchio: a man who's come to wive it wealthily in Padua. And Petruchio marries Kate with a plan to tame her, while everybody else begins scheming to win Bianca's hand.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-10-23
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Is This a Record?
1973-06-01
Is This a Record?
Overview: John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-06-01
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Privates on Parade
1983-03-18
Privates on Parade
Overview: It is 1947, the year of the communist rebellion in Malaya and the British army's SADUSEA (Song And Dance Unit South East Asia) are called to the Malayan Jungle to entertain the troops. The eccentric, bible-bashing Major Giles Flack (John Cleese) is in command of the unit. Flack is accompanied by an ageing, theatrical drama queen, Terri Dennis (Denis Quilley) who hopes to entertain the troops with his flamboyant impressions, but the bored troops find other ways to enjoy themselves.
Genres: Comedy Drama War Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-03-18
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The Secret Life of Brian
2007-01-01
The Secret Life of Brian
Overview: A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding accusations of blasphemy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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Isn't She Great
2000-01-28
Isn't She Great
Overview: An unsuccessful over-the-top actress becomes a successful over-the-top authoress in this biography of Jacqueline Susann, the famed writer of "The Valley of the Dolls" and other trashy novels. Facing a failing career, Susann meets a successful promoter who becomes her husband. After several failures to place her in commercials and a TV quiz show, he hits upon the idea for her to become a writer. In the pre-1960s, her books were looked upon as trash and non-printable. But then the sexual revolution hit and an audience was born for her books. The story shows the hidden behind-the-scenes story of Susann's life, including her autistic son and her continuing bout with cancer which she hid up until her death.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-28
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How Not to Exhibit Yourself
1975-11-24
How Not to Exhibit Yourself
Overview: The objective of this training video is to teach stand staff how to present themselves and their organisation in a professional and organised manner. John Cleese and Andrew Sachs make all the classic mistakes including that guaranteed conversation killing question - "Can I help you?" Fortunately they eventually learn to present themselves and their organisation professionally.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-11-24
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Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
2011-11-07
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
Overview: A Christmas elf accidentally takes off in Santa's sleigh, crash lands in a small town, and loses the magic toy bag. Beethoven must rescue the elf, recover the bag from greedy crooks, and return the sleigh to Santa in time to save Christmas.
Genres: Family Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-07
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The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979-12-22
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Overview: Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better use of the performing talent so favourably disposed to assist it in raising funds. Peter Luff left Amnesty in 1978 and the organisation's new fund-raising officer, Peter Walker, was deputed to work with Lewis on reconfiguring the show to raise more money and greater awareness of Amnesty. Lewis proposed to Cleese that in addition to the comedy performances the show should feature some contemporary rock musicians. Cleese delegated this responsibility to Lewis who recruited Who guitarist Pete Townshend to perform, as well as New Wave singer-songwriter Tom Robinson.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-12-22
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The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982-03-01
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Overview: Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums – Cleese, Lewis and Walker planned the next show to be a more spectacular event. Cleese focused on broadening the comedic talent to be presented at the show. In addition to the Amnesty show stalwarts drawn from the Oxbridge/Monty Python/Beyond The Fringe orbit, he invited newcomers such as Rowan Atkinson’s colleagues from the BBC TV show Not the Nine O'Clock News including Pamela Stephenson and Griff Rhys Jones; comedian Victoria Wood and regional comic Jasper Carrott. Lewis secured a return appearance by Billy Connolly and a debut appearance by "alternative" comedian Alexei Sayle who Lewis had recently discovered and was managing. Building on the success of Pete Townshend's 1979 appearance Lewis recruited other rock musicians to perform at the 1981 show including Sting, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Donovan and Bob Geldof.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-03-01
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Pleasure at Her Majesty's
1976-12-29
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
Overview: The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, London). This show came to be considered part of the Secret Policeman's Ball series of shows that it inspired, although it pre-dated the first show in the series by three years. The event was organized by a team of three: Monty Python member John Cleese, Amnesty's Assistant Director Peter Luff and Transatlantic Records executive Martin Lewis. It featured the cream of Britain's comedic talent of the era, setting a precedent that would inspire many subsequent Amnesty galas...
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-12-29
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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
1987-01-01
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
Overview: When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an effort to take advantage of the growing number of rock musicians supporting Amnesty. Instead of the live show being primarily a comedy show with a few musical cameos, the event made a point of giving equal emphasis to the comedy and the music.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989-01-01
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Overview: After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy. Pat Duffy was dropped from organising any further benefit events for Amnesty and for the 1989 show, Amnesty hired producer Judith Holder.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
1979-06-20
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
Overview: Ten years ago exactly, more or less, give or take a day or two, six young men sat down, or maybe stood, or perhaps some of them just lounged, and wrote the first episode of a new series called Owl Stretching Time. They were called Graham Chapman , John Cleese, Terry Gilliam , Eric Idle,Terry Jones and Michael Palin and later both they and the series became known as Monty Python 's Flying Circus . Today they are the best known British comedy group in the world, famous from Cathay to Kathmandu, from Sydney to Sidcup (except in Japan where the programme is called The Gay Boys' Dragon Show ... say no more). To commemorate their tenth anniversary a BBC team tracked them down in the deserts of Tunisia where they were filming their Life of Brian and almost persuaded them to examine the genesis, the genius and the gender of Monty Python.
Genres: Documentary Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-20
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The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970-11-12
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
Overview: Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into politics and in the mini-skirted flared-trousered world of 1970 Britain starts to rise through the Tory ranks.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-11-12
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John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live
2011-08-11
John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live
Overview: For the first time ever, comedy legend John Cleese brings his unique comedic perspective to DVD in John Cleese: The Alimony Tour. Best known for his part in 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' and as Basil Fawlty in 'Fawlty Towers,' John Cleese draws on his many years in the limelight as well as some of his own personal interests. In Cleese's very own words: "it is an evening of well honed anecdotes, psychoanalytical tit-bits and unprovoked attacks on former colleagues, especially Michael Palin." Cleese has achieved a lot in his career which started as a sketch writer for BBC Radio's Dick Emery Show and then The Frost Report. After this stardom beckoned, and Monty Python was created with Cleese co-writing and starring in four series and three films. He went on to achieve further great success as the neurotic hotel manager Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, which he co-wrote with then wife Connie Booth.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-08-11
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Life of Python
1990-03-16
Life of Python
Overview: This BBC documentary tells the history of the Python group, allowing a few glimpses at the works of its predecessors (At Last the 1948 Show, Do Not Adjust Your Sets etc.) and various interviews with the group's members and other associated artists.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-16
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Parting Shots
1999-05-14
Parting Shots
Overview: Harry Sterndale, a failed photographer, is given a diagnosis of cancer and told that he has only three months to live. After thinking things over, he decides that since he is dying anyway, he will kill or destroy all the people that ever crossed or hurt him during his life - after all, he will be dead anyway long before he can come to trial and get his just desserts from society. Harry hires an assassin to finish himself off in style, and even has time to fall in love with Jill. However, there's just one small problem with Harry's master plan - the cancer diagnosis is totally inaccurate and now he's got a hitman on his trail and several policemen wanting to talk to him about some murders...
Genres: Romance Crime Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-05-14
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A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
2012-09-08
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
Overview: John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam pay tribute to their late Monty Python colleague Graham Chapman in this hilarious, 3-D animated adaptation of Chapman's brazenly fictionalized life story.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-09-08
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Who Sold You This, Then?
1972-01-01
Who Sold You This, Then?
Overview: A BAFTA award nominated, light-hearted, documentary looking at the part the service engineer can play in making or destroying his company's reputation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-01-01
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Planes
2013-08-09
Planes
Overview: Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.
Genres: Animation Family Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-08-09
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Quark the Dragon Slayer
1989-12-20
Quark the Dragon Slayer
Overview: Collection of several Danish animated shorts stitched together to make a Feature. Animations aired in Denmark December 2, 1987: The feature includes the following titles in order; "Baby Quark", "Quark and the Long Winter", "Quark and the Vikings", "Quark and the Mosquitos", "Quark and the Highway Robber", "Dragonslayer Quark", "Quark and the Princess" + "Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor" (1936 ‧ Fantasy/Musical ‧ 16 mins)
Genres: Fantasy Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-12-20
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The Statue
1971-01-27
The Statue
Overview: Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on Bolt's celebrity, arranges for the U.S. to commission a statue for a London square to honor Bolt's achievement. Bolt's Italian wife, a renowned artist, sculpts an 18-foot nude of Bolt. In a pique, because he's neglected her for years to do his work, she gives the statue a spectacular phallus, telling Bolt that he wasn't its model. Thinking he's a cuckold, Bolt goes on a jealous search for a man matching the statue. The diplomat, too, wants changes in the statue to protect his conservative image. Can art and love reconcile?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-27
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Spud 2: The Madness Continues
2013-06-06
Spud 2: The Madness Continues
Overview: The year is 1991, and Spud Milton's long walk to manhood is still creeping along at an unnervingly slow pace. Approaching the ripe old age of fifteen and still no signs of the much anticipated ball-drop, Spud is coming to terms with the fact that he may well be a freak of nature. With a mother hell-bent on emigrating, a father making a killing out of selling homemade moonshine, and a demented grandmother called Wombat, the new year seems to offer little except extreme embarrassment and more mortifying Milton madness. But Spud is returning to a boarding school where he is no longer the youngest or the smallest. His dormitory mates, known as the Crazy Eight, have an unusual new member and his house has a new clutch of first years (the Normal Seven). If Spud thinks his second year will be a breeze, however, he is seriously mistaken.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-06
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The Palace
2023-09-28
The Palace
Overview: A comedy set on New Year’s Eve 1999 in a luxurious hotel in the Swiss Alps where the lives of various guests and those who work for them intersect.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-09-28
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Why Are We (Not) Creative?
2021-10-20
Why Are We (Not) Creative?
Overview: In this second installment of his exploration of creativity, Hermann Vaske looks for factors that inhibit it. He asks artists, activists, and thinkers about things that kill their creativity.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2021-10-20
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The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
2005-03-03
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
Overview: Movie with some of the greatest brittish comedians such as Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-03
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The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
2004-06-11
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
Overview: A 2004 documentary on the first three “Harry Potter” films detailing the behind-the-scenes journey of making them.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-11
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How to Make Her Cheat
How to Make Her Cheat
Overview: Weeks away from his wedding, an insecure guy puts his fiancée through a series of tests to see if she would cheat before they tie the knot.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
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Anatomy of a Liar
2012-10-26
Anatomy of a Liar
Overview: A documentary about A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-26
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Fawlty Towers Revisited
2005-12-01
Fawlty Towers Revisited
Overview: Fawlty Towers Revisited features the 80-minute, 30th anniversary retrospective TV special on one of the world’s funniest and best-loved comedies, as well as an additional 10 minutes of behind-the-scenes stories and recollections from recent interviews with Fawlty Towers’ cast and crew.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-01
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Interlude
1968-05-01
Interlude
Overview: A young female journalist in London falls in love with a married orchestra conductor.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-05-01
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The Seventh Python
2008-06-26
The Seventh Python
Overview: Sean Connors Films, Ltd. Presents a Frozen Pictures production of The Seventh Python, a nonfiction musical feature film based on the life, work and unplanned career of musical satirist Neil Innes. The Seventh Python traces one man’s winding path of whimsy as he flirts with destiny at the edge of fame with incredibly influential and unusually lasting work that keeps one foot each planted in the worlds of comedy and rock ‘n’ roll. From the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band to Monty Python's Flying Circus and The Rutles, to his Ego Warrior campaign and his insistence on wearing a plastic duck on his head, Neil Innes has proven to be the greatest musical comedy satirist of the past fifty years.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-26
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The Martini Shot
2023-09-27
The Martini Shot
Overview: This existential comedic drama follows an ailing film director as he begins to shoot what he believes to be his final work of art. What starts out as a normal film for him changes dramatically as the deterioration of his health progresses. The result being a fascinating exploration of mortality and one’s profound effect on the world.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-09-27
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Absolutely Anything
2015-02-13
Absolutely Anything
Overview: Eccentric aliens give a man the power to do anything he wants to determine if Earth is worth saving.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-02-13
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Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020-04-21
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Overview: From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinating deep-dive documentary begins its celebration of the greatest cult movies of all-time discussing the birth of the midnight movie.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-21
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Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
1989-11-18
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Overview: Steve Martin presents selected sketches from "Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)". It's the well known sketches, though the parrot sketch is not included. Steve Martin has some funny comments on the Pythons.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-18
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Monty Python Live (Mostly)
2014-07-20
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Overview: Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! - With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
Genres: Comedy Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-07-20
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Rally Road Racers
2023-05-12
Rally Road Racers
Overview: Zhi, a rookie race car driver, gets the opportunity to compete against the reigning champion of the rally car circuit. With help from a former driver-turned-mechanic, Zhi must overcome treacherous terrain, rival racers, and unexpected obstacles to prove he has what it takes to be the next great racer.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-12
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Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
2002-01-12
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
Overview: TV documentary tracing the life of the comedian and satirist from his school days, through the Cambridge Footlights, to Beyond the Fringe and his partnership with Dudley Moore. With contributions from Cook's school friends Peter Rabey and Jonathan Harlow; Cook's first wife Wendy Cook; Cambridge University friends Tim Harrold and Roger Law; Adrian Slade (ex-president of Cambridge Footlights); Jonathan Miller; Sir David Frost; Ned Sherrin; John Bassett (creator, Beyond The Fringe); Willie Donaldson (producer, Beyond The Fringe); John Cleese; Eric Idle; Michael Parkinson; Brenda Vaccaro; John Fortune; Nicholas Luard (co-owner with Cook of The Establishment club); actress Gaye Brown; Christopher Booker; Ian Hislop; Victor Lownes and Michael Bawtree (friends of Cook); Joe McGrath; Dick Clement; Mel Smith; Clive Anderson; tv producer and executive Paul Jackson; Harry Enfield, radio presenter Clive Bull, and archival interview footage of both Cook and Dudley Moore.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-12
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Erik the Viking
1989-09-01
Erik the Viking
Overview: Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allow his people to see sunlight again. A Pythonesque satire of Viking life.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-01
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Baby Quark
1987-12-02
Baby Quark
Overview: Tells the beginning of the story of Quark: His birth and how he is thrown out by his parents due to his malicious behaviour.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-02
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Dragonslayer Quark
1987-12-02
Dragonslayer Quark
Overview: Cartoon short about Quark the troll, this time as a dragonslayer by chance.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-02
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Quark and the Highway Robber
1987-12-02
Quark and the Highway Robber
Overview: Quark the troll meets a highway robber.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-02
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Euroshow '71: May Day Special
1971-05-01
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
Overview: German made-for-TV musical extravaganza starring Monty Python.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-05-01
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God Loves Caviar
2012-08-04
God Loves Caviar
Overview: The true-life, stranger-than-fiction tale of eighteenth-century Greek pirate turned merchant Ioannis Varvakis, who rose from humble beginnings to become the head of one of the largest mercantile empires in Europe.
Genres: Adventure History
Original Language: el
Release Date: 2012-08-04
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An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
1991-11-21
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Overview: Some time after the Mousekewitz's have settled in America, they find that they are still having problems with the threat of cats. That makes them eager to try another home out in the west, where they are promised that mice and cats live in peace. Unfortunately, the one making this claim is an oily con artist named Cat R. Waul who is intent on his own sinister plan.
Genres: Animation Family Western Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-11-21
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Nuclear Bogeyheads
Nuclear Bogeyheads
Overview: Lost direct-to-video action comedy
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: en
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Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
1993-06-17
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
Overview: Dr. Seuss's irrepressible optimism is front and center in Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? The perfect send-off for grads getting ready to venture off into the world.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-06-17
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Spud 3: Learning to Fly
2014-12-16
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
Overview: As Spud Milton continues his awkward stagger through adolescence, he learns one of life's most important lessons: When dealing with women and cretins, nothing is ever quite as it seems. "I'm practically a man in most areas," writes Spud confidently on his sixteenth birthday. The year is 1992 and, in South Africa, radical change is in the air. The country may be on the bumpy road to an uncertain future, but Spud Milton is hoping for a smooth ride as he returns to boarding school as a senior. Instead, he discovers that his vindictive arch enemy is back to taunt him and that a garrulous Malawian has taken residence in his dormitory, along with the regular inmates and misfits he calls friends. Spud's world has never seemed less certain; he attempts to master Shakespeare, wrestles constantly with his God, and the power of negative thinking, and develops an aversion to fried fish after a shocking discovery about his grandmother, Wombat.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-16
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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
2009-05-10
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Overview: 30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of this classic sitcom.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-10
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The Tom Machine
1980-11-20
The Tom Machine
Overview: 100 years in the future: Tom is both bored and worried in the humdrum, violent times. Also he is unable to remember what his job is and thus decides to leave. But everyone keeps telling him that is impossible ...
Genres: Science Fiction Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-11-20
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001-11-16
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Overview: Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-16
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Amnesty International's Big 30
1991-12-28
Amnesty International's Big 30
Overview: In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-28
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The Best House in London
1969-01-01
The Best House in London
Overview: In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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The Love Ban
1973-01-01
The Love Ban
Overview: In this 1970s comedy, a Catholic man contemplates going against his priest's guidance on contraceptives when his wife wants to stop having children.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
2014-11-13
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Overview: With unprecedented access, this program reveals the humour, chaos and passion that went into bringing the Flying Circus to the stage cumulating in the legendary One Down, Five To Go.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-13
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...To Norway, Home of Giants!
1979-05-05
...To Norway, Home of Giants!
Overview: The norwegian Montreux contribution of 1979. Norwegians ridiculing themselves, with the help from John Cleese.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-05-05
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Best Ever Bond
2002-11-22
Best Ever Bond
Overview: Roger Moore presents the ten best sequences ever to have appeared in the James Bond series, and cast members recall their favourite moments.
Genres: Documentary Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-22
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Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
2023-05-06
Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
Overview: A celebration of John Cleese and Connie Booth's acclaimed sitcom following the misadventures of Torquay hotel owner Basil Fawlty. The programme explores its phenomenal success, with a selection of its finest moments, and contributions from fans, experts and supporting cast members.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-06
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We Are Most Amused
2008-11-15
We Are Most Amused
Overview: We Are Most Amused was a gala event held at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 12 November 2008 in honour of the 60th birthday of Charles, Prince of Wales, in aid of The Prince's Trust. Prince Charles attended the event with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and younger son Prince Harry. The show had a similar format to the Royal Variety Show and showcased a variety of comedy acts. The performance was televised by ITV to the public on 15 November 2008. Robin Williams made his first UK stage appearance in more than 25 years. Tickets were sold to the general public and the event sold out in one hour.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-11-15
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The Roast of John Cleese
2024-03-12
The Roast of John Cleese
Overview: Some of Australia's funniest performers pay homage to international comedy legend, John Cleese. Firing good-natured insults & jokes at the guest of honour & themselves in a way only Aussie's know how.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-03-12
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Doctor Who: City of Death
1979-10-20
Doctor Who: City of Death
Overview: While taking in the sights of Paris in 1979, the Doctor and Romana sense that someone is tampering with time. Who is the mysterious Count Scarlioni? Why does he seem to have counterparts scattered through time? And just how many copies of the Mona Lisa did Leonardo da Vinci paint?
Genres: Comedy Adventure Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-10-20
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The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
2003-09-02
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
Overview: The behind-the-scenes production documentary of Monty Python's 'Meaning Of Life.' This documentary is featured on the 2-disc Special Edition DVD for Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, released in September 2003.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-02
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Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
2000-11-17
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
Overview: Edwurd Fudwupper spends all his time cooking up big fibs. But one day, he tells such a humdinger that the army, the air force and the dog catcher are called to try to reverse the damage wrought. An unlikely heroine comes to his rescue.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Family Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-17
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Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
2008-03-31
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Overview: A documentary about the legendary and influential comedian, actor and writer, who went out from the BBC to conquer Hollywood, but sadly the system quickly withdrew its support when they couldn't contain his talents. This portrait is spiked with many comments from people who knew Feldman privately or had dealt with him professionally. His early death sadly rendered him all but forgotten by the public. The compilation consists of interviews, some film clips and photos as well as various audio clips from him.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-03-31
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The Big Picture
1989-09-15
The Big Picture
Overview: Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his first feature, but once production gets rolling, corporate reality begins to intervene: Nick is unable to control a series of compromises to his high-minded vision, and it's all he can do to maintain his integrity in the midst of filmmaking chaos.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-15
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Taking The Wheel
Taking The Wheel
Overview: Taking the Wheel is a dark comedy about the complicated relationship between an obstinate 90-year-old woman who refuses to give up driving, and her well-intentioned son who will stop at nothing to get her off the road.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
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Get Squirrely
2015-03-01
Get Squirrely
Overview: After breaking out of a rehabilitation zoo, Frankie, a squirrel with all the angles, returns to his forest. He learns from his dim-witted best friend, Cody, a porcupine and street-con, that while he was in lock-up, the entire forest was picked clean by The A.C.O.R.N.S. Institute (Alternative Cosmetic Oils for Regenerative Natural Skin-care). No acorn was left behind. With winter just around the corner, it's a potentially devastating blow to all forest critters. So, Frankie has no choice but to bust into the brand new, state-of-the-art, rodent-proof A.C.O.R.N.S. Processing Plant and take back all of the acorns! Though a seemingly impossible heist, success would not only save the lives of his forest friends, but it would also give Frankie a chance to win back the love of his life, Lola, a local "show squirrel." Sadly, Lola has been burnt by too many of Frankie's false promises in the past.
Genres: Family Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-01
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The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987-06-19
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Overview: The Grand Knockout Tournament (colloquially also known as It's a Royal Knockout) was a one-off charity event which was shown on British television on 19 June 1987. It followed the format of It's a Knockout, a slapstick TV gameshow which was broadcast in the UK until 1982. The event was staged on the lakeside lawn of the Alton Towers stately home-cum-theme park.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-06-19
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Away from It All
1979-01-01
Away from It All
Overview: Mock travelogue that was shown in cinemas before "Life of Brian."
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Trolls
2016-10-13
Trolls
Overview: After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.
Genres: Family Animation Fantasy Adventure Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-13
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The South Bank Show: John Cleese
1986-01-12
The South Bank Show: John Cleese
Overview: John Cleese is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 1986 episode of The South Bank Show (1978). Cleese speaks of his comedy background, writing for That Was the Week That Was, At Last the 1948 Show and The Frost Report, all which led to Monty Python's Flying Circus, and of Fawlty Towers, which was co-written with his then wife, Connie Booth.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-12
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The South Bank Show: Spamalot
2006-10-15
The South Bank Show: Spamalot
Overview: Eric Idle is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 2006 episode of The South Bank Show (1978). The surviving members of Monty Python discuss the huge success of Spamalot on Broadway and Eric Idle discusses the history of the musical.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-15
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Arctic Dogs
2019-11-01
Arctic Dogs
Overview: Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-01
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Golden Gordon
1979-10-17
Golden Gordon
Overview: Barnestoneworth United is the worst football team of 1935,who lose every match. Gordon Ottershaw is,however,their loyal fan,determined to prevent them from being disbanded after their final game. To this end he recruits the players from the renowned winning team of 1922 who turn up to defeat rivals Denley Moor.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-10-17
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Bullseye!
1990-11-02
Bullseye!
Overview: Spies force two British con men to pose as look-alike scientists peddling cheap-energy fusion.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-02
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In The Wild: Operation Lemur With John Cleese
1998-08-23
In The Wild: Operation Lemur With John Cleese
Overview: John Cleese travels to Madagascar to meet some lemurs.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-08-23
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The Movie Life of George
1989-02-10
The Movie Life of George
Overview: When EMI refused to produce Monty Python's Life of Brian, George Harrison founded Handmade Pictures so that he could see the film. This is the story of him and Handmade Films.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-02-10
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The Roots of Monty Python
2005-11-26
The Roots of Monty Python
Overview: A look back at the origins of the ground breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-26
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Meetings, Bloody Meetings
1976-01-01
Meetings, Bloody Meetings
Overview: John Cleese shows that, properly planned and organised, a meeting can achieve more in a short time than any other method of internal communication. Makes people aware of the damage that can be done by approaching a meeting without preparation. Demonstrates techniques and disciplines that can make meetings shorter and more productive.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-01-01
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An Accidental Studio
2019-07-12
An Accidental Studio
Overview: Charts the early years of HandMade Films seen through the eyes of the filmmakers, key personnel, and the man who started it all: former Beatle George Harrison.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-12
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Elementary, My Dear Watson
1973-01-18
Elementary, My Dear Watson
Overview: John Cleese stars as Sherlock Holmes in this Comedy Playhouse pilot episode from 1973.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-18
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Monty Python In The Netherlands
1973-01-18
Monty Python In The Netherlands
Overview: Monty Python sketch created for Dutch television in 1973.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-18
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What the Pythons Did Next...
2007-01-01
What the Pythons Did Next...
Overview: A look at the careers of John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam in the years after Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969).
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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Awkward Customers
1975-11-09
Awkward Customers
Overview: Shows John Cleese learning how to deal with "difficult customers" in a professional yet friendly manner and turn them into clients.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-11-09
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More Awkward Customers
1975-11-10
More Awkward Customers
Overview: Emphasises the importance of professional knowledge of an organisation’s stocks or services in dealing with difficult customers. Highlights the customer who parades their knowledge, the silent customer who cannot communicate his needs and the finicky customer who requires every detail. Features John Cleese, Anghared Rees, Patricia Routledge, Bernard Cribbins and Lynn Redgrave.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-11-10
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Return of the Goodies
2005-12-30
Return of the Goodies
Overview: The Goodies finally return to television after nearly 25 years with a compilation of classic clips, interviews and new material.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-30
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British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
2016-09-12
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Overview: Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context from which our favourite sitcoms grew. We enjoy a trip through the comedy archive in the company of the people who made some of the very best British sitcoms. From The Likely Lads to I'm Alan Partridge, we find out the inspiration behind some of the most-loved characters and how they reflect the times they were living in.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-09-12
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Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
2016-05-01
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
Overview: A twelve-year-old girl is transported by a magical black stallion to the mystical world of Albion, where she discovers that she alone is the key to saving an entire race of people.
Genres: Fantasy Adventure Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-05-01
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Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
2018-11-08
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
Overview: When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, a miniature horse has 3 days to fulfill his lifelong dream of earning a spot on Santa's team at the North Pole try-outs.
Genres: Animation Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-08
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Charming
2018-03-26
Charming
Overview: Three fairy tale princesses find themselves engaged to the same guy, Prince Charming.
Genres: Animation Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-03-26
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Peter Cook & Co.
1980-11-14
Peter Cook & Co.
Overview: A TV Special consisting of various sketches with the titular comedian and fellow comics in guest appearances.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-11-14
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The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
2004-01-01
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
Overview: All the best sketches from the third and fourth series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments include: 'The Finals of the All-England Summarise Proust Competition'; 'Stand and Deliver! It's That Highwayman Dennis Moore'; 'Thrust: A Quite Controversial Look at the World Around Us'; 'Whicker's Island'; and 'The Fifteenth Ideal Loon Competition'. Originally broadcast from 19 October 1972 to 18 January 1973, and 31 October to 5 December 1974.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
2004-01-01
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
Overview: Compilation of the best Sketches of the first series of Monty Python's Flying Circus, which ran from 5 October 1969 to 11 January 1970. Memorable moments include: 'The 127th Upperclass Twit of the Year Competition from Hurlingham Park'; 'Bicycle Repair Man'; 'Vicious Gangs of Old Ladies - the Layabouts in Lace'; 'The Man with Three Buttocks'; 'The Lumberjack Song'; 'Vocational Guidance Councillor'; and 'The Joke That Kills People'. Oh, and a sketch about a dead parrot.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
2004-01-01
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
Overview: All the best sketches from the second series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments include: 'It's in the Mind'; 'The New Cooker Sketch'; 'Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition'; and 'The Ministry for Silly Walks'. Originally Broadcast from 15 September to 22 December 1970
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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The Meaning of Monty Python
2013-10-08
The Meaning of Monty Python
Overview: A discussion between John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones about their film The Meaning of Life
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-08
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Now Pay Attention 007: A Tribute to Actor Desmond Llewelyn
2000-01-22
Now Pay Attention 007: A Tribute to Actor Desmond Llewelyn
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Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-22
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The Monty Python Story
1999-10-08
The Monty Python Story
Overview: The story behind how the comedy sketch group Monty Python formed in 1969, and lead to four very series, and four very funny films that are still has funny today as when they were released.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-08
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Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
1999-10-08
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
Overview: Meatloaf introduces a look back at Python's use of music. Included interviews with the team, André Jacquemin and other conspirators.
Genres: Documentary Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-08
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Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
1999-10-08
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
Overview: The Sketches produced by the surviving Pythons for the BBC's celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the first showing of Monty Python on 5 October 1969.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-08
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The Undefeated
2011-07-15
The Undefeated
Overview: A documentary that chronicles Sarah Palin's pre-political life; her tenure as Governor of Alaska, and her time spent as John McCain's running mate.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-07-15
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Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
2018-01-07
Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
Overview: This special one-hour documentary reflects on Michael Palin's fascinating career as a BAFTA-winning actor, writer and presenter.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-01-07
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The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
2012-12-24
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
Overview: Programme telling the story of Ronnie Barker, a quiet dedicated actor who might have been a bank manager but went on to become one of the country's favourite comedy stars. Ben Elton, Michael Grade, David Renwick and Josephine Tewson are among friends and colleagues who remember his genius. Famed as one half of the Two Ronnies and the likeable convict Fletcher in Porridge, he was also a prolific writer and admired actor in serious roles.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-24
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Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
2008-07-01
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Overview: Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's inspired group of lunatics who turned such unlikely sources of inspiration as Spam, dead parrots and the Inquisition into enduring punch lines. This entertaining documentary includes interviews with members of the troupe, as well as home movies, photos and rare recordings from Monty Python's early years.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-01
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Monty Python Conquers America
2008-01-01
Monty Python Conquers America
Overview: This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor and shaped an entire generation of American comics, focusing especially on their conquest of the American comedy scene,
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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The Naked Wanderer
2019-09-05
The Naked Wanderer
Overview: A heartbroken young man decides to walk 4000km up the coast of Western Australia naked, for charity, with the secret goal of making his ex-girlfriend jealous.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-05
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Rockstar
2000-01-01
Rockstar
Overview: In November, 1999, Apple brought together a group of people under its AppleMaster program to teach them to use their new digital video editing software. As part of the class, Douglas Adams shot and edited a makeshift music video based on a song by his friend Margo Buchanan, and starring his daughter, Polly. John Cleese guest stars.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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Group Madness
1983-06-11
Group Madness
Overview: A behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of 1983's Yellowbeard
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-11
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The Nutcracker
1999-10-23
The Nutcracker
Overview: An animated short produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, the contemporary twist on a classic tale sees Mickey, Donald and Minnie in the roles of the Nutcracker, the Mouse King and young Maria, respectively.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-23
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The Big Year
2011-10-13
The Big Year
Overview: Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-10-13
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Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
2014-06-29
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
Overview: Alan Yentob meets the five surviving members of Monty Python - John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle - as they prepare to reunite on stage.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-06-29
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The Life of Python
2000-10-31
The Life of Python
Overview: Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Monty Python presents exclusive new material and so-called classic bits. Disc : 1 Contains 1:It's The Monty Python Story 2:Pythonland 3:The Last Python Mayday Special 4:From Spam to Sperm:Monty Pythons Greatest Hits An Animated South Park Tribute Disc:2 1 The Last German Episode Fliegender Zirkus #2: Schnapps with Everything
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-31
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Assholes: A Theory
2019-11-13
Assholes: A Theory
Overview: Some people grapple with the moral challenges of treating human beings decently. Others are just… assholes. Inspired by Aaron James’ New York Times bestseller of the same name, this documentary investigates the breeding grounds of contemporary ‘asshole culture’ — and locates signs of civility in an otherwise rude and nasty universe. Venturing into predominantly male domain, this film moves from Ivy League frat clubs to the bratty princedoms of Silicon Valley and the bear pits of international finance. Why do assholes thrive in certain environments? What explains their perverse appeal? And how do they keep getting elected?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-13
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The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
2020-12-10
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
Overview: Paul Hogan is reluctantly thrust back into the spotlight as he desperately attempts to restore his sullied reputation on the eve of being knighted.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-10
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John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
1988-07-13
John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
Overview: A feature length documentary on the making of A Fish Called Wanda
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-07-13
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Spike
1996-06-11
Spike
Overview: Spike personally tells the story of his life from India, World War II to The Goons and his Q series
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-06-11
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Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019-09-07
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Overview: From ‘something completely different’ to icons of comedy and national treasures, this is a collection of rarely-seen Monty Python moments from the BBC archives, following the group’s encounters with ‘Auntie’ over the past 50 years.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-07
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Complete Guide to Guys
2005-01-01
Complete Guide to Guys
Overview: Based on Dave Barry's book, the Complete guide to guys follows guyness from prehistoroc times, to current times and explains many of the mysteries we wonder. Like why do guys leave the toilet seat up, and why won't they ask for directions?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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The Queen Special
1981-10-11
The Queen Special
Overview: Promotional special for the band's albums "The Game" and "Flash Gordon," featuring concert sequences, music videos, and celebrity cameos.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-10-11
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Monty Python: Who's There?
1970-04-15
Monty Python: Who's There?
Overview: An instructional film about canvassing, for the Labour Party and starring the Python team, showing Labour Party workers how to canvass for votes. Filmed April 1970. Narrated by Michael Parkinson.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-04-15
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Behind Over the Garden Wall
2015-07-08
Behind Over the Garden Wall
Overview: A special look at the making of Patrick McHale's award winning miniseries Over the Garden Wall.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-07-08
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The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
1971-12-31
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
Overview: One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch of 1971,” a short advertising film that was made for the Birds Eye company’s internal use.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-12-31
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Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
2020-06-23
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
Overview: The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of all-time. From "Fast Time at Ridgemont High" and "Office Space" to "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," and "Showgirls."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-06-23
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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968-09-11
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Overview: Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's sewing machine breaks, so Robert sends a repairman, Ambrose, to fix it. It's lust at first sight for Harriet, who convinces Ambrose to hide out in the attic for a tryst. When her new beau shows no desire to leave, the pair begin a years-long love affair right under Robert's nose.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-09-11
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The Mermaid Frolics
1977-09-10
The Mermaid Frolics
Overview: In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with the intent of developing momentum for a regularly-scheduled benefit show.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-09-10
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Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits
2009-06-01
Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits
Overview: Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits” is a two hour journey through the very best of Fawlty Towers with cast and crew, together with some of the show's biggest celebrity fans, talking us through their favourite scenes from this iconic sitcom.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-06-01
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Father Christmas Is Back
2021-11-07
Father Christmas Is Back
Overview: Four sisters – Caroline, Joanna, Paulina, and Vicky – reunite for the Christmas Holiday in a Yorkshire mansion. However, their estranged father, James, joins in for the first time since he left the family behind decades prior. The group attempts to get through the holiday despite comedic misunderstandings, while also uncovering the long-buried secret that tore their family apart, so many years ago.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-07
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
2021-11-10
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Overview: As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically undergoes one heck of a growth spurt, becomes a gigantic dog and attracts the attention of a genetics company, Emily and her Uncle Casey have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City. Along the way, Clifford affects the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and her uncle the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love.
Genres: Family Adventure Comedy Fantasy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-10
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Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
2002-11-20
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
Overview: A documentary about Die Another Day.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-20
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Monty Python: Live at Aspen
1998-03-21
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Overview: In March 1998 in Aspen, Colorado, the surviving members of the Monty Python team – John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin – shared a stage together for the first time in 18 years. Even more remarkably, Graham Chapman was there too....in an urn! The occasion for this reunion was the US Comedy Arts Festival Tribute to Monty Python, hosted by Robert Klein in front of a live audience.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-03-21
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Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021-06-05
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Overview: Monty Python’s influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles’ influence on music, a pivotal moment in the evolution of television humor. Celebrating the cultural legacy and influence of the troupe, this special pairs their original material with new and entertaining commentary from celebrities who consider Monty Python hugely significant, both personally and to the history of screen satire. Celebrity humorists discuss, laugh, and reminisce about various Python segments and bring a fresh perspective to the material, connecting Monty Python’s work to today’s most successful television humor. In a time when a few moments of escape and laughter couldn’t be more sought after, this special reminds viewers of Python’s cultural impact, and that PBS introduced them to American viewers.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-06-05
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Concert for George
2003-10-03
Concert for George
Overview: As a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his passing, The Concert for George was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 29 November 2002 . Organized by Harrison's widow, Olivia, and son, Dhani, and arranged under the musical direction of Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne. A benefit for Harrison's Material World Charitable Foundation, the all-star concert took place on the day of the first anniversary of his death. Proceeds from the film also went to the Material World Charitable Foundation. The film was shot using discreet cameras from over twelve locations.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-03
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Three Piece Suite
1977-01-01
Three Piece Suite
Overview: Miniseries comprising short plays featuring Diana Rigg and guests.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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Making Rat Race
2002-01-29
Making Rat Race
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-29
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Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb
1991-09-14
Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb
Overview: Tiny Tom, no larger than his father's thumb, embarks on a series of fantastical adventures that lead him to King Arthur's court. After saving King Arthur from the clutches of an evil sorcerer he becomes a member of the Knights of the Round Table, and the darling of Queen Guinevere. This classic tale is as enjoyable for adults as it is for children.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-09-14
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Bosses From Hell
1989-01-01
Bosses From Hell
Overview: John Cleese training video about bosses.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Customers From Hell
1989-01-01
Customers From Hell
Overview: John Cleese training video on customers.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Communicators From Hell
1989-01-01
Communicators From Hell
Overview: John Cleese training video.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Employees From Hell
1989-01-01
Employees From Hell
Overview: John Cleese training video about employees.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
2010-01-01
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Overview: This is a theatrical / movie adaptation of the TV Miniseries. Its chapters do not align with the episodes directly, so it necessarily must be held separate from the TV Miniseries.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-01-01
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