Monty Python and the Holy Grail facts for kids
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a super funny adventure movie made by the famous British comedy group Monty Python. It came out in 1975 and quickly became a huge hit! People still love watching it today. This movie even inspired a popular musical called Spamalot.
The Quest for the Holy Grail
This movie is a hilarious comedy that follows the legendary King Arthur on an epic quest. He is searching for the Holy Grail, a very important and magical cup. To help him, King Arthur gathers a group of brave, but often silly, knights.
One of the funniest parts is how the knights "ride" their horses. They don't actually have real horses! Instead, their helpers walk behind them, clapping two coconut halves together. This makes the sound of a horse galloping, which is a running joke throughout the film.
As they search for the Holy Grail, King Arthur and his knights face many strange and funny challenges. They often get distracted from their main goal. Sometimes, they meet peasants, who are poor farmers. These peasants want to talk about serious topics like politics, which is about how a country is governed.
Other times, they encounter rude French knights who stand on castle walls and insult them with silly taunts. These funny encounters make their journey much harder and more entertaining.
Where Was the Movie Filmed?
The entire movie was filmed in Scotland. The beautiful and old castles and landscapes of Scotland provided the perfect setting for this medieval adventure.
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| Graham Chapman • John Cleese • Terry Gilliam • Eric Idle • Terry Jones • Michael Palin |
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| And Now For Something Completely Different • Monty Python and the Holy Grail • Monty Python's Life of Brian • Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl • Monty Python's The Meaning of Life |
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The legend of the Holy Grail provided a unifying motif for the film.
See also
In Spanish: Monty Python and the Holy Grail para niños
