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Life of Brian

78 %|Aug 17, 1979|Comedy

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.

Featured Crew

Terry Jones
Director
John Goldstone
Producer
Geoffrey Burgon
Original Music Composer
Peter Biziou
Director of Photography
Julian Doyle
Editor
Terry Gilliam
Production Design
Roger Christian
Art Direction
Charles Knode
Costume Design

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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Carol Cleveland
Mrs. Gregory
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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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John Case
Pilate's Wife
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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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Bernard McKenna
Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
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George Harrison
Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
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Charles Knode
Passer-by (uncredited)