The other major issue with Monty Python and the Holy Grail 's story is the movie's abrupt ending, in which Arthur and Belvedere are arrested by modern-day police.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released 50 years ago and became a cult classic that inspires comedy to this day. Here's what fans told NPR the film means to them.

One of the first movies I remember watching is “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” and I sincerely believe it informed my sense of humor if not my entire worldview.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released 50 years ago and became a cult classic that inspires comedy to this day. Here's what fans told NPR the film means to them.

John Cleese celebrates the 50th anniversary of movie 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and discusses woke comedy critics and 'Harry Potter.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail, 1975. Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. Starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry ...

Back in theaters for its 50th birthday, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” remains a sublimely ridiculous Arthurian travesty that we can’t stop quoting.

John Cleese took a big risk when he helped create “ Monty Python and the Holy Grail ” back in 1975, as the idea of a series ...

‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ turns 50 but still hasn’t grown up The movie changed comedy forever. More importantly, it made us ask: What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

Cleese will talk and take questions following a screening of the Monty Python comedy troupe’s 1975 film debut.