- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 1971
- Runtime
- 1h28
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And Now for Something Completely Different
Absurdity at its Finest
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Synopsis
And Now for Something Completely Different is a British comedy film released in 1971. Directed by Ian MacNaughton and starring Graham Chapman, this movie presents a series of sketches adapted from the popular television show Monty Python's Flying Circus. The film includes absurd and surreal humor, often breaking the conventional narrative structure. Audiences are taken on a wild ride through various scenarios and comedic situations, showcasing the unique comedic style of the Monty Python troupe. With its blend of wit, satire, and absurdity, And Now for Something Completely Different remains a classic in the world of comedy cinema.
Cast
Graham Chapman
Brother / Policeman / Defence attorney / British pedestrian / Mr. Harrison (Apricot) / The Colonel / 'Hell's Grannies' policeman / Jimmy Blankensop / Sir Edward Ross / Restaurant patron #1 / Letter Writer / Oliver St. John Mollusk / Mountie / Town Guild Lady
John Cleese
Announcer / Hungarian Citizen / self - Defence Teacher / Sir George Head / Policeman / Interviewer / Mr. Praline / Second General / Christopher Columbus / Mungo the Cook / Bank Robber / Accountant #2 (falling past the window) / Vocational Guidance Counselor / Vivian Smith Smythe Smith / Mountie / Town Guild Lady
Terry Gilliam
Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs
Eric Idle
Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With Cookbook
Terry Jones
Stage Manager / Tobacconist / 2nd Hungarian Man / Squire / Self-defence student #3 / Tenant #1 / Flasher / Mouse Organist Ken Ewing / Fat Soldier / Waiter / Nude Organist / Brian / Nigel Incubator Jones
Michael Palin
Gumby / Man with tape recorder / Phrasebook Author / Arthur Pewtey / Second self - defence student / Second Tenant / Lost His Wallet / Shrill Petrol Announcer / Milkman / Ernest Scribbler / Pet shop employee / Lumberjack / Headwaiter Gilberto / Herbert Anchovy / Blackmail Presenter / Gervais Brookhamster / Town Guild Lady
Reviews
And Now for Something Completely Different is a delightful showcase of Monty Python's signature humor, offering a unique cinematic experience that keeps audiences laughing from start to finish. The film's sketch format allows for a diverse range of comedic scenarios, with each one delivering laughs in its own way. Critics have lauded the film for its creativity, clever writing, and impeccable comedic timing. Rotten Tomatoes gives it an 88% rating, praising the film for its timeless humor and inventive approach. Meanwhile, IMDb rates it at 7.5/10, indicating a strong approval from viewers. Fans of the Monty Python group will undoubtedly appreciate this cinematic gem that captures the essence of their comedic genius.