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Life of Brian
Life of Brian

Life of Brian

He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.

Genres

Comedy

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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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Budget

$4000000

Revenue

$20833252

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

94 mins

Rating

7.76/10

Release Date

17 August 1979

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

John Cleese

John Cleese

Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus

Terence Bayler

Terence Bayler

Gregory

Carol Cleveland

Carol Cleveland

Mrs. Gregory

Kenneth Colley

Kenneth Colley

Jesus

Neil Innes

Neil Innes

A Weedy Samaritan

Charles McKeown

Charles McKeown

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

John Young

John Young

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Gwen Taylor

Gwen Taylor

Mrs. Big Nose

Sue Jones-Davies

Sue Jones-Davies

Judith Iscariot

Peter Brett

Peter Brett

John Case

John Case

Pilate's Wife

Chris Langham

Chris Langham

Alfonso / Giggling Guard

Andrew MacLachlan

Andrew MacLachlan

Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Bernard McKenna

Bernard McKenna

Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan

Spike

George Harrison

George Harrison

Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

Charles Knode

Charles Knode

Passer-by (uncredited)

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