Life of Brian (1979)
He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.
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.
Rated
R
Year
1979
Country
GB
Language
English
Release date
17 August 1979
TMDB
7.8 (5101)
CineVerse
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Ratings
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Graham Chapman
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese
Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam
Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle
Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones
Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
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
Gregory
Carol Cleveland
Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley
Jesus
Neil Innes
A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown
False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John Young
Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen Taylor
Mrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-Davies
Judith Iscariot
P
Peter Brett
J
John Case
Pilate's Wife
Chris Langham
Alfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlan
Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Bernard McKenna
Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Spike Milligan
Spike
George Harrison
Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
C
Charles Knode
Passer-by (uncredited)
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