Movie·1979·1h 34m
Life of Brian
He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, John Cleese
Producer
John Goldstone, Tarak Ben Ammar
Cinematography
Peter Biziou
Music
Geoffrey Burgon
Editor
Julian Doyle
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
Graham Chapman
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese
Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam
Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle
Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones
Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
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
Gregory
Carol Cleveland
Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley
Jesus
Neil Innes
A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown
False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John Young
Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen Taylor
Mrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-Davies
Judith Iscariot
Peter Brett
John Case
Pilate's Wife
Chris Langham
Alfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlan
Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
// crew
Crew
Terry Jones
Director, Screenplay
John Goldstone
Producer
Graham Chapman
Screenplay
Eric Idle
Screenplay
John Cleese
Screenplay
Terry Gilliam
Screenplay
Julian Doyle
Editor
Peter Biziou
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Burgon
Original Music Composer
Michael Palin
Screenplay
Tarak Ben Ammar
Executive Producer
George Harrison
Executive Producer
Denis O'Brien
Executive Producer
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