The other major issue with Monty Python and the Holy Grail 's story is the movie's abrupt ending, in which Arthur and Belvedere are arrested by modern-day police.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released 50 years ago and became a cult classic that inspires comedy to this day. Here's what fans told NPR the film means to them.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released 50 years ago and became a cult classic that inspires comedy to this day. Here's what fans told NPR the film means to them.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail, 1975. Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. Starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry ...

Back in theaters for its 50th birthday, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” remains a sublimely ridiculous Arthurian travesty that we can’t stop quoting.

John Cleese celebrates the 50th anniversary of movie 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and discusses woke comedy critics and 'Harry Potter.