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Life of Brian

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.
1979
94 min
7.8
Comedy
Genres
Comedy
Runtime
94 min
Year
1979
Director
Terry Jones
Writers
Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman
Studio
Handmade Films

Top Billed 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

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