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Life of Brian (1979)

Directed by Terry Jones

7.8

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.

Production Companies

Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures Limited

Writers

Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

Music by

Geoffrey Burgon

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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Terry Gilliam

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

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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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