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And Now for Something Completely Different poster
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MASTER SCORE 56.5 / 100
1971·Comedy·1h 28m

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

“If the Motion Picture Industry dies… Monty Python killed it!”

A collection of Monty Python's Flying Circus skits from the first two seasons of their British TV series.

Above the Line
Ian MacNaughton·DirectorGraham Chapman·ScreenplayJohn Cleese·ScreenplayDavid Muir·Director of PhotographyDouglas Gamley·Original Music ComposerThom Noble·Editor
Cast
Graham Chapman·Brother / Policeman / Defence attorney / British pedestrian / Mr. Harrison (Apricot) / The Colonel / 'Hell's Grannies' policeman / Jimmy Blankensop / Sir Edward Ross / Restaurant patron #1 / Letter Writer / Oliver St. John Mollusk / Mountie / Town Guild LadyJohn Cleese·Announcer / Hungarian Citizen / self - Defence Teacher / Sir George Head / Policeman / Interviewer / Mr. Praline / Second General / Christopher Columbus / Mungo the Cook / Bank Robber / Accountant #2 (falling past the window) / Vocational Guidance Counselor / Vivian Smith Smythe Smith / Mountie / Town Guild LadyTerry Gilliam·Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad PoohsEric Idle·Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With CookbookTerry Jones·Stage Manager / Tobacconist / 2nd Hungarian Man / Squire / Self-defence student #3 / Tenant #1 / Flasher / Mouse Organist Ken Ewing / Fat Soldier / Waiter / Nude Organist / Brian / Nigel Incubator JonesMichael Palin·Gumby / Man with tape recorder / Phrasebook Author / Arthur Pewtey / Second self - defence student / Second Tenant / Lost His Wallet / Shrill Petrol Announcer / Milkman / Ernest Scribbler / Pet shop employee / Lumberjack / Headwaiter Gilberto / Herbert Anchovy / Blackmail Presenter / Gervais Brookhamster / Town Guild LadyCarol Cleveland·Dierdre Pewtey / Storyteller / Milkman Collector / Restaurant Patron #2 / ElsbethConnie Booth·Best GirlLesley Judd·Distraught Mother
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Ian MacNaughton·Director
Writing· 6
Graham Chapman·ScreenplayJohn Cleese·ScreenplayTerry Gilliam·ScreenplayEric Idle·ScreenplayTerry Jones·ScreenplayMichael Palin·Screenplay
Camera· 1
David Muir·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Thom Noble·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Douglas Gamley·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Colin Grimes·Art DirectionJimmy Evans·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Patricia Casey·ProducerVictor Lownes·Executive ProducerDavid Gil·Executive ProducerKevin Francis·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
John Horton·Special Effects
By the Numbers
56.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$7K
ROI -93%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0066FF
#FFCC00
#FFFFFF
Mood
Surreal, Comedic, Absurd
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a large, stylized yellow and black title at the top against a bright blue sky with white clouds. Below the title, a giant white foot with sh”

comedysurrealism
Key Elements
Giant FootShards Of GlassPink VineRed RosesMilitary HelmetGlasses
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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