Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979
1h 34m
7.8

7.8/10

4,877 votes • View on IMDb
Comedy

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

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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Status: Released

Budget: $4,000,000

Revenue: $20,833,252

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Handmade Films Python (Monty) Pictures
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English Latin

Keywords

roman empire jewry three kings crucifixion bethlehem independence movement satire parody religion sermon on the mount anarchic comedy mother son relationship hilarious religious satire

Quick Facts

Release Date August 17, 1979
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0079470

Cast

Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

John Cleese
John Cleese

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

Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam

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

Eric Idle
Eric Idle

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

Terry Jones
Terry Jones

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

Michael Palin
Michael Palin

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

Terence Bayler
Terence Bayler

Gregory

Carol Cleveland
Carol Cleveland

Mrs. Gregory

Kenneth Colley
Kenneth Colley

Jesus

Neil Innes
Neil Innes

A Weedy Samaritan

Charles McKeown
Charles McKeown

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

John Young
John Young

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Key Crew

Terry Gilliam
Screenplay
John Cleese
Screenplay
John Goldstone
Producer
Terry Jones
Screenplay
Graham Chapman
Screenplay
Terry Jones
Director
Eric Idle
Screenplay
Michael Palin
Screenplay