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The Meaning of Life

The comedy troupe's lighthearted antics and wacky humor help them find laughter and joy in the challenges of everyday life.

The Monty Python team searches for the meaning of life by exploring various life stages, from birth to death. They poke fun at serious topics like Catholicism, war, and mortality, using absurd humor to examine the human experience.

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Main Cast

Terry GilliamTerry GilliamVarious Roles
Graham ChapmanGraham ChapmanVarious Roles
John CleeseJohn CleeseVarious Roles
Eric IdleEric IdleVarious Roles
Terry JonesTerry JonesVarious Roles
Michael PalinMichael PalinVarious Roles
Carol ClevelandCarol ClevelandVarious Roles
Simon JonesSimon JonesCedric
Patricia QuinnPatricia QuinnMrs. Williams
Judy LoeJudy LoeNurse #1
Andrew BicknellAndrew Bicknell(Segment "The Crimson Permanent Assurance")
Andrew MacLachlanAndrew MacLachlanGroom
Valerie WhittingtonValerie WhittingtonMrs. Moore
Imogen Bickford-SmithImogen Bickford-SmithNurse #2
Sydney ArnoldSydney ArnoldPirate Captain (segment "The Crimson Permanent Assurance")
Guy BertrandGuy BertrandChief Executive (segment "The Crimson Permanent Assurance")
Matt FrewerMatt FrewerCornered Executive who Jumps (segment "The Crimson Permanent Assurance")
Michael CaineMichael CaineBritish Soldier (uncredited) (segment "Fighting Each Other")
Jane LeevesJane LeevesDancer (uncredited)

Creators

Terry JonesTerry JonesDirector, Screenplay
Graham ChapmanGraham ChapmanScreenplay
John CleeseJohn CleeseScreenplay
Terry GilliamTerry GilliamScreenplay
Eric IdleEric IdleScreenplay
Michael PalinMichael PalinScreenplay

The Meaning of Life Videos

Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life in 4K Ultra HD | The Gift of War | Extended Preview

Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life in 4K Ultra HD | The Gift of War | Extended Preview

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life | The Miracle of Birth

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life | The Miracle of Birth

The Meaning of Life (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]

The Meaning of Life (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]

Info about The Meaning of Life

Studio(s): Celandine Films, The Monty Python Partnership

Originally Released: United States, Mar 31, 1983

Production Country: United Kingdom

Box Office Gross: $15,000,000.00

Budget: $9,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Musical

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