Holy Flying Circus(2011)
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Holy Flying Circus Synopsis
A fantastical re-imagining of the events of 1979, when Monty Python made Life of Brian and the debate about what is an acceptable subject for comedy was blown wide open.
Holy Flying Circus (2011) is a tv movie, comedy and drama film directed by Owen Harris, released on October 19, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Stephen Fry, Darren Boyd, Charles Edwards and Rufus Jones. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Owen Harris
- Writers:
- Tony Roche
- Producers:
- Polly Leys, Kate Norrish
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Mott
- Composer:
- Jack C. Arnold
- Production:
- Talkback Thames, Hillbilly Television
- Status:
- Released
Holy Flying Circus (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Holy Flying Circus before you stream it.
Holy Flying Circus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Fry
as God
Darren Boyd
as John Cleese
Charles Edwards
as Michael Palin
Rufus Jones
as Terry Jones
Phil Nichol
as Terry Gilliam
Tom Fisher
as Graham Chapman / Tramp
Steve Punt
as Eric Idle
Mark Heap
as Andrew Thorogood
Alex Macqueen
as BBC Head of Rude Words
- David Birrell
David Birrell
as Gareth Nice - Angry Viewer
- Robin Sebastian
Robin Sebastian
as US News Reporter - BBFC Representative- Montage Man
Geoffrey McGivern
as Dog Walker /Petitioner /Man Whose Wife Malcolm Muggeridge Said Made a Lovely Breakfast
Key crew
Directed by Owen Harris, written by Tony Roche, produced by Polly Leys and Kate Norrish.
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Holy Flying Circus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 36 ratings.
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Holy Flying Circus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Holy Flying Circus online?
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Holy Flying Circus (2011) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Holy Flying Circus?
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The main cast of Holy Flying Circus (2011) includes Stephen Fry, Darren Boyd, Charles Edwards, Rufus Jones and Phil Nichol. The film was directed by Owen Harris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Holy Flying Circus released?
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Holy Flying Circus was released on October 19, 2011 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Holy Flying Circus worth watching?
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Holy Flying Circus (2011) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Holy Flying Circus?
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