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Life of Brian

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

  • Movie
  • 1979
  • R
  • 1h 34m

Directed by Terry Jones

7.8

TMDB audience rating
7.8 out of 10 from 5,181 votes

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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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Play trailer: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer

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Cast and crew

  • Graham Chapman

    Graham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

  • John Cleese

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

  • Terry Gilliam

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

  • Eric Idle

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

  • Terry Jones

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

  • Michael Palin

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

  • Terence Bayler

    Terence BaylerGregory

  • Carol Cleveland

    Carol ClevelandMrs. Gregory

  • Kenneth Colley

    Kenneth ColleyJesus

  • Neil Innes

    Neil InnesA Weedy Samaritan

  • Charles McKeown

    Charles McKeownFalse Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

  • John Young

    John YoungMatthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

  • Gwen Taylor

    Gwen TaylorMrs. Big Nose

  • Sue Jones-Davies

    Sue Jones-DaviesJudith Iscariot

  • Peter Brett

  • John CasePilate's Wife

  • Chris Langham

    Chris LanghamAlfonso / Giggling Guard

  • Andrew MacLachlan

    Andrew MacLachlanAnother Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Director
Terry Jones
Writer
Graham Chapman, John Cleese and Terry Gilliam
Music
Geoffrey Burgon
Cinematography
Peter Biziou