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Life of Brian

He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.

1979★ 7.8 · 5K1h 34mComedy

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.

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Trailer · Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer

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Cast

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

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

George Harrison
as Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

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

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

Kenneth Colley
as Jesus

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

Sue Jones-Davies
as Judith Iscariot

Spike Milligan
as Spike

Graham Chapman
as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

Gwen Taylor
as Mrs. Big Nose

Carol Cleveland
as Mrs. Gregory

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7.8/ 10

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Release date: 1979-08-17

Budget: $4,000,000

Revenue: $20,833,252

Runtime: 1h 34m

Genres

Comedy

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