The cult classic comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" has turned 50 years old. NPR looks at the film's enduring legacy and cultural influence.

(SOUNDBITE OF JACK TROMBEY'S "HOMEWARD BOUND") STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: "Monty Python And The Holy Grail" is 50. This version of the classic King Arthur story takes some unexpected turns. (SOUNDBITE OF ...

Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the cult classic comedy film, is set to return to cinemas for its 50th anniversary. The movie was first released in 1975 and will be shown again in the US theaters ...

This essay killed me. Terry Jones, from somewhere in the back: “You don’t look dead to me.” I got better. But, honestly, what is left for a writer to say about “Monty Python and the Holy ...

As Monty Python and the Holy Grail celebrates its 50th anniversary, the comedic movie continues to be loved, and the characters are an integral part of that legacy. There are five Monty Python movies, ...

Fifty years ago this month, Monty Python and the Holy Grail made its big-screen debut in the U.S. — and took the legend of King Arthur to the heights of inspired silliness. The delightfully absurd ...

In 1975, Monty Python and the Holy Grail transformed the titular British sketch troupe from TV comedy icons to genuine movie stars. The film hit the ground running with its instantly quotable opening ...

In 2005, he famously transformed Holy Grail into the stage hit Spamalot and picked up two Tony nominations for the production, which wound up winning the Tony for Best Musical.

In 1975, Monty Python and the Holy Grail transformed the titular British sketch troupe from TV comedy icons to genuine movie stars. The film hit the ground running with its instantly quotable opening ...

In 1975, Monty Python and the Holy Grail transformed the titular British sketch troupe from TV comedy icons to genuine movie stars. The film hit the ground running with its instantly quotable ...