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Life of Python

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This BBC documentary tells the history of the Python group, allowing a few glimpses at the works of its predecessors (At Last the 1948 Show, Do Not Adjust Your Sets etc.) and various interviews with the group's members and other associated artists.

DirectorsMark Chapman·Mark Redhead
ProducerCharles Brand

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Cast · Directed by Mark Chapman

JCJohn Cleese
John Cleese
Himself / Various Roles (also archive footage)
GCGraham Chapman
Graham Chapman
Various Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)
EIEric Idle
Eric Idle
Self / Various Roles
MPMichael Palin
Michael Palin
Self / Various Roles
TJTerry Jones
Terry Jones
Self / Various Roles
TGTerry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam
Self / Various Roles
DADan Aykroyd
Dan Aykroyd
Self
DMDudley Moore
Dudley Moore
Self
SMSteve Martin
Steve Martin
Self
CCChevy Chase
Chevy Chase
Self
CCCarol Cleveland
Carol Cleveland
Self / Various Roles
JCJane Curtin
Jane Curtin
Self

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