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Life of Brian (1979)

He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.

  • Aug 17, 1979
  • 1h 34m
  • R
TMDB user score 7.8/10 5,173 votes on TMDB
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Story

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.

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Cast

  • 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
  • Peter Brett
  • John Case Pilate's Wife
  • Chris Langham Alfonso / Giggling Guard
  • Andrew MacLachlan Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

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