Life of Brian (1979)

Life of Brian (1979)

He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy. 1979-08-17 United Kingdom 94 Min. PG-13
7.8 4375 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Graham Chapman is Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese is Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam is Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle is Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones is Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael Palin is Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Terence Bayler is Gregory
Gregory
Carol Cleveland is Mrs. Gregory
Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley is Jesus
Jesus
Neil Innes is A Weedy Samaritan
A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown is False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John Young is Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

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