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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 · Directed by Terry Jones · 94 min · Comedy · 16 frames
Tagline
He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.
Crew
- Screenplay: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam
- Cinematography: Peter Biziou
- Edited by: Julian Doyle
- Music: Geoffrey Burgon
- Production design: Terry Gilliam
- Produced by: John Goldstone
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
Production
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English, Latin
- Studios: Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures
- Budget: $4,000,000
- Box office: $20,833,252
- Themes: roman empire, jewry, three kings, crucifixion, bethlehem, independence movement, satire, parody, religion, sermon on the mount
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