Life of Brian

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(4,253 votes)

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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Comedy

Duration:

94 minutes

Year:

1979

Director:

Terry Jones

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Company:

Handmade Films,

Python (Monty) Pictures Limited

Budget:

$4,000,000

Revenue:

$20,700,000

Cast:
Graham Chapman

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

John Cleese

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

Terry Gilliam

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

Eric Idle

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

Terry Jones

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

Crew:
Hazel Pethig

Costume Design

Tony Orton

Sound Effects Editor

Terry Jones

Screenplay

Eric Idle

Screenplay

Kent Houston

Visual Effects