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Summary:

A satirical look at the meaning of life including subjects such as organ transplants, sex, death, and the results of overeating.

Author/Creator:

Monty Python (Comedy troupe)

Contributors:

Jones, Terry, 1942-2020

Goldstone, John

Doyle, Julian

Du Prez, John

Chapman, Graham, 1941-1989

Cleese, John

Gilliam, Terry

Idle, Eric

Palin, Michael

Celandine Films

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Meaning of life [Monty Python (Comedy troupe)]

Alternate Titles:

Other title: Crimson permanent assurance

Subjects:

Life cycle, Human — Social aspects — Drama

Life cycle, Human — Social aspects

Life cycle, Human

Genres:

Motion pictures

Dark comedy films

Feature films

Comedy films

Video recordings for the hearing impaired

Drama

System Details:

VHS format.

Performers:

Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin.

Production Credits:

Producer, John Goldstone ; director, Terry Jones ; writers, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones ; photography, Peter Hannan ; editor, Julian Doyle ; art direction, Richard Dawking ; production design, Harry Lange ; music, John Du Prez.

General Notes:

Rated R.
Originally released in 1983 as a motion picture.
Preceded by the short feature presentation: The Crimson permanent assurance starring Sydney Arnold, Guy Bertrand [and others].
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
Cannes Film Festival, 1983: Grand Prize of the Jury (Terry Jones).

Physical Description:

1 videocassette (108 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.

Physical Characteristics:

polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome

Audio Characteristics:

analog; magnetic; mono

Video Characteristics:

VHS; NTSC

Call Numbers:

MV 7788

ISBNs:

1558806768

OCLC Numbers:

36373130