Life of Brian

Aug 17, 1979

1h 34m

★ 7.8

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.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Handmade Films

Python (Monty) Pictures Limited

Life of Brian Trailers

Cast

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

Graham Chapman

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

John Cleese

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

Terry Gilliam

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

Eric Idle

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

Terry Jones

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

Michael Palin

Gregory

Terence Bayler

Mrs. Gregory

Carol Cleveland

Jesus

Kenneth Colley

A Weedy Samaritan

Neil Innes

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

Charles McKeown

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

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