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Life of Brian (1979)

R

1979-08-17

  • Comedy

1h 34m

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

Overview

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.

  • Terry GilliamScreenplay
  • John CleeseScreenplay
  • Terry JonesScreenplay
  • Graham ChapmanScreenplay
  • Eric IdleScreenplay
  • Michael PalinScreenplay
  • Terry JonesDirector

StatusReleased

Original LanguageEnglish

Original titleLife of Brian

Budget$4,000,000.00

Revenue$20,700,000.00

Casts

  • Profile Graham Chapman with character Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

    Graham Chapman

    Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

  • Profile John Cleese with character Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur

    John Cleese

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

  • Profile Terry Gilliam with character Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee

    Terry Gilliam

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

  • Profile Eric Idle with character Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee

    Eric Idle

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

  • Profile Terry Jones with character Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant

    Terry Jones

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

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

    Michael Palin

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

  • Profile Terence Bayler with character Gregory

    Terence Bayler

    Gregory

  • Profile Carol Cleveland with character Mrs. Gregory

    Carol Cleveland

    Mrs. Gregory

  • Profile Kenneth Colley with character Jesus

    Kenneth Colley

    Jesus

  • Profile Neil Innes with character A Weedy Samaritan

    Neil Innes

    A Weedy Samaritan

  • Profile Charles McKeown with character False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

    Charles McKeown

    False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

  • Profile John Young with character Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

    John Young

    Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

  • Profile Gwen Taylor with character Mrs. Big Nose

    Gwen Taylor

    Mrs. Big Nose

  • Profile Sue Jones-Davies with character Judith Iscariot

    Sue Jones-Davies

    Judith Iscariot

  • Peter Brett

  • John Case

    Pilate's Wife

  • Profile Chris Langham with character Alfonso / Giggling Guard

    Chris Langham

    Alfonso / Giggling Guard

  • Profile Andrew MacLachlan with character Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

    Andrew MacLachlan

    Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

  • Profile Bernard McKenna with character Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

    Bernard McKenna

    Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

  • Profile Spike Milligan with character Spike

    Spike Milligan

    Spike

  • Profile George Harrison with character Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

    George Harrison

    Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

  • Charles Knode

    Passer-by (uncredited)