Life of Brian
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.
Description: 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
Budget: $4,000,000 | Revenue : $20,833,252
Runtime: 94 minutes
Release Date: 1979-08-17
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
And Now for Something Completely Different
Three Days of the Condor
We Are Marshall
Stir Crazy
Jaws
This Is Spinal Tap
Stalker
Dawn Breaks, Which Is No Small Thing
Graham Chapman
Played Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese
Played Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam
Played Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle
Played Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones
Played Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael Palin
Played Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Terence Bayler
Played Gregory
Carol Cleveland
Played Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley
Played Jesus
Neil Innes
Played A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown
Played False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John Young
Played Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen Taylor
Played Mrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-Davies
Played Judith Iscariot
Peter Brett
Played
John Case
Played Pilate's Wife
Chris Langham
Played Alfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlan
Played Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Bernard McKenna
Played Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Spike Milligan
Played Spike
George Harrison
Played Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
Charles Knode
Played Passer-by (uncredited)
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