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Life of Brian (1979)

Genres
Comedy
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Release
79-08-17
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8.0/431K

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7.8/4.6K

Tagline

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

Plot

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.

Cast
Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman Poster Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese
John Cleese Poster Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam Poster Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle
Eric Idle Poster Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones
Terry Jones Poster Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael Palin
Michael Palin Poster 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 Poster Gregory
Carol Cleveland
Carol Cleveland Poster Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley
Kenneth Colley Poster Jesus
Neil Innes
Neil Innes Poster A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown
Charles McKeown Poster False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John Young
John Young Poster Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen Taylor
Gwen Taylor Poster Mrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-Davies
Sue Jones-Davies Poster Judith Iscariot
Peter Brett
Peter Brett Poster
John Case
John Case Poster Pilate's Wife
Chris Langham
Chris Langham Poster Alfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlan
Andrew MacLachlan Poster Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Bernard McKenna
Bernard McKenna Poster Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Spike Milligan
Spike Milligan Poster Spike
George Harrison
George Harrison Poster Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
Charles Knode
Charles Knode Poster Passer-by (uncredited)
Director
Terry Jones Terry Jones Poster
Production countries

United Kingdom