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Life of Brian

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

★ 7.8 TMDB Rating · 5.1K 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.

Director
Terry Jones
Release date
Aug 17, 1979
Original language
English
Origin
United Kingdom

Cast of Life of Brian

  • Portrait of Graham Chapman

    Graham Chapman

    Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

  • Portrait of John Cleese

    John Cleese

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

  • Portrait of Terry Gilliam

    Terry Gilliam

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

  • Portrait of Eric Idle

    Eric Idle

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

  • Portrait of Terry Jones

    Terry Jones

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

  • Portrait of 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

  • Portrait of Terence Bayler

    Terence Bayler

    Gregory

  • Portrait of Carol Cleveland

    Carol Cleveland

    Mrs. Gregory

  • Portrait of Kenneth Colley

    Kenneth Colley

    Jesus

  • Portrait of Neil Innes

    Neil Innes

    A Weedy Samaritan

  • Portrait of Charles McKeown

    Charles McKeown

    False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

  • Portrait of John Young

    John Young

    Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

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Australia
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