Monty Python design. The film was shot on location in Tunisia, the finances being provided this time by former Beatle George Harrison, who together with Denis O'Brien formed the production company Hand-Made Films for the movie. Harrison had a cameo role as the "owner of the Mount". Despite its subject matter attracting controversy, particularly upon its initial release, it has (together with its predecessor) been ranked among the greatest comedy films. A Channel 4 poll in 2005 ranked "Holy Grail" in sixth place, with "Life of Brian" at the top. Filmed at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles during preparations for "The
Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail still enjoy the game due to the previously unseen video clips included on it. "MacUser" named "Quest for the Holy Grail" one of 1996's top 50 CD-ROMs, while Inside Mac Games declared it the year's best comedy game. The latter publication's editors wrote, "Non-"Python" fans will probably wonder what the big deal is, but even casual followers will be rolling on the floor." The game was a finalist for "Computer Gaming World"s 1996 "Classic/Puzzle Game of the Year" award, which ultimately went to "Baku Baku Animal". However, it won the category's Reader's Choice award that year. Monty Python & the