Movie: Michael Palin: A Life on Screen

Top 10 Billed Cast

Michael Palin
Michael Palin

John Cleese
John Cleese

Connie Booth
Connie Booth

David Jason
David Jason

Robert Hewison
Robert Hewison

Roger Mills
Roger Mills

Basil Pao
Basil Pao

Angela Elbourne
Angela Elbourne

Clem Vallance
Clem Vallance

Armando Iannucci
Armando Iannucci

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    This special one-hour documentary reflects on Michael Palin's fascinating career as a BAFTA-winning actor, writer and presenter.

  • Release Date

    2018-01-07

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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  • Languages:

    English

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