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Episode Synopsis
The provided text is an extensive Wikipedia article detailing the 1983 British musical sketch comedy film, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. It thoroughly covers the movie's production, plot, cast, and reception, noting that, unlike some predecessors, it returned to a sketch comedy format and was accompanied by the short film The Crimson Permanent Assurance. The article highlights that the film was a minor box office success against its $9 million budget and received the Grand Prix at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival. Specific plot points, such as the Mr. Creosote sketch and the eventual revelation of the "meaning of life," are outlined, alongside information about the movie's release, varied critical opinions, and subsequent home media editions.
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