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Life of Brian (1979)

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.
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Terry Jones

Director

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Terry Gilliam

Screenplay

Cast

Graham Chapman profile
Graham Chapman

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

John Cleese profile
John Cleese

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

Terry Gilliam profile
Terry Gilliam

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

Eric Idle profile
Eric Idle

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

Terry Jones profile
Terry Jones

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

Michael Palin profile
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 profile
Terence Bayler

Gregory

Carol Cleveland profile
Carol Cleveland

Mrs. Gregory

Kenneth Colley profile
Kenneth Colley

Jesus

Neil Innes profile
Neil Innes

A Weedy Samaritan

Charles McKeown profile
Charles McKeown

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

John Young profile
John Young

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Graham Chapman profile
Graham Chapman

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

John Cleese profile
John Cleese

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

Terry Gilliam profile
Terry Gilliam

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

Eric Idle profile
Eric Idle

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

Terry Jones profile
Terry Jones

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

Michael Palin profile
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 profile
Terence Bayler

Gregory

Carol Cleveland profile
Carol Cleveland

Mrs. Gregory

Kenneth Colley profile
Kenneth Colley

Jesus

Neil Innes profile
Neil Innes

A Weedy Samaritan

Charles McKeown profile
Charles McKeown

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

John Young profile
John Young

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Extra

Release Date

August 17, 1979

Original Language

English, Latin

Budget

$4,000,000.00

Production Company

Handmade Films logoPython (Monty) Pictures Limited logo

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Videos

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer thumbnail
Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer
Monty Python's Life of Brian composers André Jacquemin and John Altman | BFI Q&A thumbnail
Monty Python's Life of Brian composers André Jacquemin and John Altman | BFI Q&A
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Life of Brian ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered
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