The Monty Python collective explains it all in this episodic comedy that dares to take on the most "sacred" aspects of life--sex, food, politics and religion--and bring them hilariously down to earth. One of the many highlights is the "Every Sperm is Sacred" episode that opens the film.

Shot in Technicolor and Elmstree Studios in Borehamwood, England and on location around England and Scotland.

Music recorded at Britannia Row, Redwood Studios and CTS.

Copyright 1983 Celandine Films.

Additional cast: Patricia Quinn, Judy Loe, Andrew MacLachlan, Mark Homes, and Valerie Whittington.

Additional credits: Anne James (Python manager), Mary Hillman (makeup supervisor), Chris Tucker (Mr. Creosote makep), Paul Carr & Brian Paxton (dubbing mixers), Richard Conway, Bob Hollow, Dave Watson, Ray Hanson (special effects).

Excerpt: "PART ONE: THE THIRD WORLD...
Somewhere in the North of England" -- First two title cards for opening skit

DVD Features:

2-Disc Set
Region 1
Special Edition
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital Mono 2.0 - French
DTS Surround 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary
Shorts: "Un Film de John Cleese"
Introduction: Eric Idle - Star
Making Of: THE MEANING OF THE MAKING OF THE MEANING OF LIFE
Featurette:
1. Re-Mastering a Masterpiece
2. Fish
3. Educational Tips
4. Song and Dance
5. Selling the Meaning of Life
6. The Songs
Deleted Scenes:
1. Snipped Bits
2. Songs Unsung
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access

 Monty Python Cast: British comedic ensemble, MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS

Terry Jones: Monty Python alum

"...Funny....The seasoned British comedy troupe has this time come up with an expertly biting, off-the-wall satire of life's various passages..."
"...A film that makes exhaustive and exhilarating mirth out of every grimness known to man..."
"...[The film] has riotous moments..."
"...A monumental revue, the BEN HUR of sketch films..."