Monty Python's the meaning of life [videorecording] / Universal ; directed by Terry Jones ; produced by John Goldstone ; written by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Michael Palin.
Material type:
FilmPublisher number: 28943 | Universal Studios Home EntertainmentLanguage: English, French Subtitle language: English, Spanish, French Publication details: Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, c2005.Description: 1 videodisc (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN: - 1417067373
- 9781417067374
- Meaning of life
- Director of animation and special sequence, Terry Gilliam ; photographed by Peter Hannan ; edited by Julian Doyle ; choreography, Arlene Phillips.
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Main Library | DVD | COMEDY Monty Py | Available | 33111010385686 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The Meaning of Life is without a doubt the most tasteless of the Monty Python feature films; it also happens to be one of the funniest. Life's questions are "answered" in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a pre-credits sequence at a staid London insurance company which transforms before our eyes into a pirate ship. One of our favorite bits involve the National Health doctors who try to claim a healthy liver from a still-living donor, pointing out that there's nothing in his contract preventing this. And of course, there's the scene with the world's most voracious glutton, who brings the art of vomiting to new heights before his spectacular demise. Be warned: though hilarious, this may be the grossest bit of comedy filmmaking ever conceived (there aren't enough words in the world to describe it in detail!). Loyal Pythonites Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin star in The Meaning of Life and share writing responsibilities, while Jones is in the director's chair this time out. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Videodisc release of the 1983 motion picture.
Special features: Eric Idle introduction -- Feature commentary with Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam -- Soundtrack for The Lonely: A soundtrack for people watching at home alone -- Director's cut with 3 deleted scenes -- Short feature : The Crimson Personal Assurance.
Director of animation and special sequence, Terry Gilliam ; photographed by Peter Hannan ; edited by Julian Doyle ; choreography, Arlene Phillips.
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Carol Cleveland, Simon Jones, Judy Loe, Patricia Quinn, Andrew Maclachlan, Mark Holmes, Valerie Whittington.
Comedic sketches and musical numbers covering every stage of life.
MPAA rating: R.
DVD ; Region 1 NTSC, anamorphic widescreen, Dolby digital (5.1 DTS, 5.1 and 2.0 mono), dual layer disc.
English or French language tracks ; optional Spanish or French subtitles ; optional English SDH for the hearing impaired (not all bonus materials captioned or subtitled).