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* [[All-Star Cast]]: Graham Chapman in the title role, and a colorful lineup of comic and character actors supporting him: in alphabetical order, Peter Boyle, Cheech & Chong, John Cleese, Peter Cook, Marty Feldman, Michael Hordern, Eric Idle, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, James Mason, Spike Milligan, Beryl Reid, and Susannah York. ''And'' an unbilled cameo by {{spoiler|David Bowie}}! It definitely qualifies. |
* [[All-Star Cast]]: Graham Chapman in the title role, and a colorful lineup of comic and character actors supporting him: in alphabetical order, Peter Boyle, Cheech & Chong, John Cleese, Peter Cook, Marty Feldman, Michael Hordern, Eric Idle, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, James Mason, Spike Milligan, Beryl Reid, and Susannah York. ''And'' an unbilled cameo by {{spoiler|David Bowie}}! It definitely qualifies. |
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* [[Black Comedy Rape]]: Betty and Yellowbeard's relationship seems to thrive on this, which is good because Yellowbeard ''loves'' rape. |
* [[Black Comedy Rape]]: Betty and Yellowbeard's relationship seems to thrive on this, which is good because Yellowbeard ''loves'' rape. |
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{{quote|'''Betty:''' Well, it's been awhile since we had a little cuddle. |
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'''Yellowbeard:''' I raped ya, if that's what you mean. |
'''Yellowbeard:''' I raped ya, if that's what you mean. |
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'''Betty:''' Okay. It was half-cuddle, half-rape. }} |
'''Betty:''' Okay. It was half-cuddle, half-rape. }} |
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* [[Can't Get Away with Nuthin']]: Betty (Madeline Kahn) tells her son Dan (Martin Hewitt): "The last time I read a book, I was raped -- let that be a lesson to you." |
* [[Can't Get Away with Nuthin']]: Betty (Madeline Kahn) tells her son Dan (Martin Hewitt): "The last time I read a book, I was raped -- let that be a lesson to you." |
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* [[Crosscast Role]]: Queen Anne is played by Peter Bull (whom most viewers would know from ''Dr. Strangelove'', in which he played the Soviet ambassador). |
* [[Crosscast Role]]: Queen Anne is played by Peter Bull (whom most viewers would know from ''Dr. Strangelove'', in which he played the Soviet ambassador). |
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* [[Cut Himself Shaving]]: A bar fight with Blind Pew leaves the entire tavern littered with corpses. |
* [[Cut Himself Shaving]]: A bar fight with Blind Pew leaves the entire tavern littered with corpses. |
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{{quote|'''Clement:''' What happened? |
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'''Betty:''' Plague! |
'''Betty:''' Plague! |
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'''Clement:''' Plague? |
'''Clement:''' Plague? |
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'''Betty:''' All sudden like! Lucky I was out. |
'''Betty:''' All sudden like! Lucky I was out. |
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'''Clement:''' That man's got a sword in him! |
'''Clement:''' That man's got a sword in him! |
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'''Betty:''' He fell on it. }} |
'''Betty:''' He fell on it. }} |
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* [[Daddy's Little Villain]]: Triola, daughter of the greedy religious leader El Nebuloso. |
* [[Daddy's Little Villain]]: Triola, daughter of the greedy religious leader El Nebuloso. |
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* [[Not-So-Harmless Villain]]: Dan, and Yellowbeard can't be more pleased when Dan "betrays" him. |
* [[Not-So-Harmless Villain]]: Dan, and Yellowbeard can't be more pleased when Dan "betrays" him. |
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* [[Paper-Thin Disguise]]: |
* [[Paper-Thin Disguise]]: |
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{{quote|'''Dr. Gilpin:''' And that's Dr. Anthrax. |
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'''Betty:''' That's Yellowbeard. |
'''Betty:''' That's Yellowbeard. |
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'''Yellowbeard:''' I'm in disguise, you stupid tart! }} |
'''Yellowbeard:''' I'm in disguise, you stupid tart! }} |
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** Also, Mr. Prostitute. |
** Also, Mr. Prostitute. |
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** [[Lampshade Hanging|Lampshaded]] in one scene. |
** [[Lampshade Hanging|Lampshaded]] in one scene. |
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{{quote|'''Captain Hughes:''' What's that? |
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'''Mr. Crisp:''' Oh, that's my box, sir. |
'''Mr. Crisp:''' Oh, that's my box, sir. |
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'''Captain Hughes:''' No, ''carrying'' your box. |
'''Captain Hughes:''' No, ''carrying'' your box. |
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'''Mr. Crisp:''' Oh, Cabin Boy Smith, sir. |
'''Mr. Crisp:''' Oh, Cabin Boy Smith, sir. |
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'''Captain Hughes:''' Smith has ''tits''. |
'''Captain Hughes:''' Smith has ''tits''. |
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'''Mr. Crisp:''' He's been a bit ill, sir. |
'''Mr. Crisp:''' He's been a bit ill, sir. |
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'''Captain Hughes:''' Get her off! }} |
'''Captain Hughes:''' Get her off! }} |
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* [[Pirate]] |
* [[Pirate]] |
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* [[The Stoner]]: Lord Lambourn. In keeping with the times, he's addicted to snuff. |
* [[The Stoner]]: Lord Lambourn. In keeping with the times, he's addicted to snuff. |
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* [[Suspiciously Specific Denial]]: |
* [[Suspiciously Specific Denial]]: |
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{{quote|'''Betty:''' You're all going after the treasure! |
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'''The men:''' No! |
'''The men:''' No! |
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'''Lord Lambourn:''' Uh, botanical... |
'''Lord Lambourn:''' Uh, botanical... |
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'''Yellowbeard:''' Killing plants! }} |
'''Yellowbeard:''' Killing plants! }} |
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* [[Sweet Polly Oliver]]: Spoofed. One of the ship's officers is named "Mr. Prostitute" and is an obvious woman with a fake mustache. |
* [[Sweet Polly Oliver]]: Spoofed. One of the ship's officers is named "Mr. Prostitute" and is an obvious woman with a fake mustache. |
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* [[Treasure Map]] |
* [[Treasure Map]] |
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* [["Well Done, Son" Guy]]: Dan and Yellowbeard, oh so much. |
* [["Well Done, Son" Guy]]: Dan and Yellowbeard, oh so much. |
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{{quote|'''Yellowbeard:''' Oh, been out raping, lad? ''(sees Troila)'' Nice work lad. |
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'''Dan:''' No, I haven't raped her! |
'''Dan:''' No, I haven't raped her! |
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'''Yellowbeard:''' ''(disappointed)'' No, you wouldn't have you poncy little git! You're not the prawn of my loins, your mother's a bloody liar! ''(grins)'' That's what I liked about her! }} |
'''Yellowbeard:''' ''(disappointed)'' No, you wouldn't have you poncy little git! You're not the prawn of my loins, your mother's a bloody liar! ''(grins)'' That's what I liked about her! }} |
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