Life of Brian

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Production countries: United Kingdom
Origin countries: United Kingdom
Language: English
Spoken: English, Latin
Production: Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures
Budget: $4,000,000
Revenue: $20,833,252

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Production countries: United Kingdom
Origin countries: United Kingdom
Language: English
Spoken: English, Latin
Production: Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures
Budget: $4,000,000
Revenue: $20,833,252

roman empirejewrythree kingscrucifixionbethlehemindependence movementsatireparodyreligionsermon on the mountanarchic comedymother son relationshipantiquityhilariousreligious satire

Life of Brian R

Released Comedy

17 Aug, 1979 (US) 1h 34min

Life of Brian R

Released Comedy

17 Aug, 1979 (US) 1h 34min

Directed by Terry Jones

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

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... see more

Directed by Terry Jones

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

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... see more

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Graham Chapman

†

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

48 yrs

John Cleese

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

86 yrs

Terry Gilliam

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

85 yrs

Eric Idle

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

83 yrs

Terry Jones

†

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

77 yrs

Michael Palin

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

83 yrs

Terence Bayler

†

Gregory

86 yrs

Carol Cleveland

Mrs. Gregory

84 yrs

Kenneth Colley

†

Jesus

87 yrs

Neil Innes

†

A Weedy Samaritan

75 yrs

Charles McKeown

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

80 yrs

John Young

†

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

80 yrs

+5

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