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Life of Brian

Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.

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Tagline
He wasn't the messiah. He was a very naughty boy.
Release date
1979-08-17
Runtime
1h 34m
IMDb
tt0079470
Genres
Comedy
Languages
EnglishLatin
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Director

  1. Terry Jones

Writer

  1. John Cleese
  2. Terry Gilliam
  3. Eric Idle
  4. Terry Jones
  5. Michael Palin
  6. Graham Chapman

Cast

  1. John Cleese
    Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
  2. Terry Gilliam
    Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
  3. Eric Idle
    Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
  4. Terry Jones
    Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
  5. Michael Palin
    Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
  6. Graham Chapman
    Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
  7. George Harrison
    Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
  8. Kenneth Colley
    Jesus
  9. Carol Cleveland
    Mrs. Gregory
  10. Andrew MacLachlan
    Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
  11. Charles McKeown
    False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
  12. Terence Bayler
    Gregory
  13. Chris Langham
    Alfonso / Giggling Guard
  14. Neil Innes
    A Weedy Samaritan
  15. John Young
    Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
  16. Charles Knode
    Passer-by (uncredited)
  17. Gwen Taylor
    Mrs. Big Nose
  18. Sue Jones-Davies
    Judith Iscariot
  19. Peter Brett
  20. Spike Milligan
    Spike
  21. Bernard McKenna
    Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
  22. John Case
    Pilate's Wife

Composer

  1. Geoffrey Burgon

Producer

  1. John Goldstone
  2. Tarak Ben Ammar
  3. George Harrison
  4. Denis O'Brien
  5. Tim Hampton

Director of Photography

  1. Peter Biziou

Editor

  1. Julian Doyle