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
Stir Crazy
The Right Stuff
Three Days of the Condor
A Fish Called Wanda
Jaws
Mother's Day
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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