Michael Palin
29 titles
Filmography
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Ripping Yarns
Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame bring their talents to this comedy anthology series, where each episode features tall tales of adventure, mystery, and suspense straight from the pages of old schoolboy comics.

Sahara with Michael Palin
Even today, the Sahara is full of miracles. Until way into the 20th century, vast areas remained unexplored. In the early thirties, the Austrian-Hungarian adventurer Ladislaus E. Almásy who later gained world-wide fame as the historical figure on whom the Hollywood movie 'The English Patient' was based on, had undertaken several expeditions to various blank spots on the Sahara's map.

Do Not Adjust Your Set
Each episode in this nine-part series is a collection of shorts, sketches, and musical numbers created by the minds that would eventually move on to write "Monty Python".

Jabberwocky
(1977)Mistaken as his kingdom’s savior against a mythical beast, a young, adventure-shy peasant reluctantly heeds the call as the countryside’s only hope.
The Complete and Utter History of Britain
Monty Python's Terry Jones and Michael Palin blend the historical with the absurd as they humorously reimagine major events in British history.

Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime
Michael Palin delves into his TV travels through intimate conversations and personal archives, offering a nostalgic journey.

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
(2010)Irreverently hilarious songs drive this live stage performance: a musical reimagining of the British comedy classic "Monty Python's Life of Brian."

Monty Python's Personal Best
Join the original Monty Python troupe as they perform their favorite Flying Circus sketches, celebrating their legendary and timeless comedy.

The Wipers Times
(2013)The true story of a group of British soldiers who launch a satirical magazine after finding an old printing press in a bombed-out Belgian town in WWI.

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
This series explores the rise of the Monty Python troupe, featuring interviews with the surviving members as well as other artists they’ve inspired.

Monty Python Conquers America
(2008)This documentary follows the troupe’s long and winding road to the States and features interviews with notable performers influenced by their work.

A Fish Called Wanda
(1988)After a botched diamond heist, a grifter attempts to seduce a crook, a barrister and a mercenary to discover the location of the diamonds.

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
(2014)From heyday to curtain call, this documentary offers a rare glimpse of the legendary Monty Python troupe as it stages live shows after a long hiatus.

Fierce Creatures
(1997)Marwood Zoo faces extinction at the hands of a greedy media mogul. To boost profits, Rollo the zoo director replaces the cute and fluffy animals with fierce, man-eating beasts. However, the zoo keepers are planning a revolution.

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Well-known comedic figures pay homage to their favorite Monty Python moments, ranging from their classic sketches to their live performances.

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
(2008)A look into the pre-Monty Python years, exploring the troupe when they were just six young men who came together with an idea for a show.

A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
(2012)This surrealist and inaccurate animation follows Chapman's unusual life and pursuit of comedy, including founding Monty Python with his five friends.

Produced by George Martin
(2012)A profile of the legendary wizard of sound and Beatles’ record producer features chats with Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and other music icons.

The Death of Stalin
(2017)Moscow, 1953. After being in power for nearly 30 years, Soviet dictator Josef Stalin takes ill and quickly dies. Now the members of the Council of Ministers scramble for power.

Monty Python Live (Mostly)
(2014)The highly anticipated reunion of the Monty Python team on stage for the first time in over 30 years, and for the last time ever.