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Life of Brian
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.
Where to watch Life of Brian
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Cast
- Graham Chapman as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
- John Cleese as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
- Terry Gilliam as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
- Eric Idle as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
- Terry Jones as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
- Michael Palin as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
- Terence Bayler as Gregory
- Carol Cleveland as Mrs. Gregory
- Kenneth Colley as Jesus
- Neil Innes as A Weedy Samaritan
- Charles McKeown as False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
- John Young as Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Details
- Director
- Terry Jones
- Released
- August 17, 1979
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Genres
- Comedy
- Studio
- Handmade Films and Python (Monty) Pictures
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 7.8 / 10 from 5,125 votes
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