

Life of Brian
1979-08-17 · 94 min · ★ 7.8
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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Production details
- Directors
- Terry Jones
- Production companies
- Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 4,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 20,833,252
Top Cast
Graham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John CleeseWise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry GilliamMan Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric IdleMr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry JonesMandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael PalinWise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Terence BaylerGregory
Carol ClevelandMrs. Gregory
Kenneth ColleyJesus
Neil InnesA Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeownFalse Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John YoungMatthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen TaylorMrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-DaviesJudith Iscariot
Chris LanghamAlfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlanAnother Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Bernard McKennaParvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
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