Life of Brian

Life of Brian (1979)

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 more laughs.

Date of release
1979-08-17
TMDB
7.8 / 10 (5142)
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Comedy
Director
Terry Jones

Casting

  • 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

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