Its popularity quickly began to explode with American audiences, priming them for the appearance of Holy Grail, which took the group's sketch comedy genius and melded it with a full-length narrative.

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 ”cast 50 years later: Here’s what became of the iconic comedy troupe The endlessly quotable film premiered in April 1975.

"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was such a success — more than a $5 million international gross, 14 times its budget — that it re-launched the Monty Python brand.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail: the world’s funniest film turns 50 In 1975, a movie like no other made five silly Brits (and one American) the most influential comics in the world ...

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 ...

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 ...