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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 |1h 34m |  Comedy

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Cast

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Graham Chapman

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

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John Cleese

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

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Eric Idle

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

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Terry Jones

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

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Michael Palin

Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus

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Terence Bayler

Gregory

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Carol Cleveland

Mrs. Gregory

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Kenneth Colley

Jesus

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Neil Innes

A Weedy Samaritan

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Charles McKeown

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

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John Young

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

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Gwen Taylor

Mrs. Big Nose

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Sue Jones-Davies

Judith Iscariot

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Chris Langham

Alfonso / Giggling Guard

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Andrew MacLachlan

Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

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Spike Milligan

Spike

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George Harrison

Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English, Latin

Budget

$4,000,000.00

Revenue

$20,700,000.00