Life of Brian

1979    1h 34m    R
8.096%93%78%
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.
Directed By
Terry Jones
Written By
Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin,
Studio
HandMade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures Limited, Cinema International Corporation (CIC)

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Cast of Life of Brian
  • 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
  • Peter Brett
  • John CasePilate's Wife
  • Chris LanghamAlfonso / Giggling Guard
  • Andrew MacLachlanAnother Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
  • Bernard McKennaParvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
  • Spike MilliganSpike
  • George HarrisonMr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
  • Charles KnodePasser-by (uncredited)
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  • Monty Python's Life Of Brian
  • Monty Python's Life Of Brian: THE IMMACULATE EDITION
  • Monty Python's Life Of Brian: The Immaculate Edition (English Trailer 1)

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