Monty Python & Holy Grail

A very funny book that consists of two manuscripts of the script for the movie. One is the first draft and the other is the final draft and I'm VERY glad they were able to set it entirely in the Middle Ages (and not half of it in Herrod's) because the consistency between the two time periods was awful. There were some classically funny bits, like having Sir Bevedere buy a toupee "for a friend", in the Herrod's scenes, but nothing that really went with the rest of the movie. It was also nice to finally read all the subtitles from the credits, which I've never been able to do well, even with pausing.

Yes! Finally! The screenplay! Without all those colour pages! Without all of those annoying photographs! Without all of that jettisoned material! Without the accountants statements! Without any of that boring old "extra" rubbish! It's just the screenplay.Or is it? Not exactly. Of course to the new Python fan,this is sold gold treasure.( Rightly so! ) So newbies...purchase away,without question!BUT....what's in it for the jaded old "been there,seen that,tired of the tumultuous deluge of boring reprints",Monty Python fans? Well....firstly it has a NEW Cover!( Including four(!) reviews from some fine media sources! ).Secondly...it includes the full script to the recently re-edited in...."Missing 24 Seconds"! Thirdly....it has some alternate photos from the film! And perhaps most collectable of all....PAGE 75! Not just any Page 75,mind you. This Page 75 has an error! It has a full page photo of.....STAND INS! Yes,Brother Maynard and his friend,Eric Idle & Michael Palin,are missing,but a photo of their stand-ins IS included! How's THAT for a bargain?Whether using it to re-enact the film with your Insurance Salesman,or beating the neighbour's terrier,or simply using it to balance that wobbly coffee table in your foyer; This is the book for you!

If you are a Python fanatic, then you will love this book. There are two drafts of the film included, as well as a variety of pictures and lots and lots of Terry Gilliams eccentric sketches. There is no history of the film given here though, and there are no personla recollections from any of the members. Just the two scripts, a financial summary, and the pictures and graphics. If you are interested in the history of the film, you will have to find other books on Python, or the Grail dvd.

i love this book. It is a laugh riot. it isn't just Monty Python and the holy grail the movie it is a a first draft wich has plaenty of great material that they didn't use in the movie. Many of the material is taking from the second episode of the last season of monty pythons flying circus "Micheal Ellis" i highly reccomend you find this book and get your hands on it as soon as you can.

I picked up my copy (rarer U.K. release) 20 years ago when it was in regular publication. It is masterfully assembled and includes many production notes in addition to the complete script. If you can find a copy, you must get it.