Life of Brian (1979)
Life of Brian (1979)
He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.
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 Graham Chapman As: Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese John Cleese As: Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam Terry Gilliam As: Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle Eric Idle As: Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones Terry Jones As: Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.
Certification: R

Details

Genres: Comedy

Language: English, Latin

Release Date: 17 August 1979

Country: GB

Runtime: 94m

Company Credits

Company: Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures Limited, Cinema International Corporation (CIC)

Budget: $4,000,000

Revenue: $20,700,000

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Cast

Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

John Cleese

John Cleese

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

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

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

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

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

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

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

Michael Palin

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

Terence Bayler

Gregory

Carol Cleveland

Carol Cleveland

Mrs. Gregory

Kenneth Colley

Kenneth Colley

Jesus

Neil Innes

Neil Innes

A Weedy Samaritan

Charles McKeown

Charles McKeown

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

John Young

John Young

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Gwen Taylor

Gwen Taylor

Mrs. Big Nose

Sue Jones-Davies

Sue Jones-Davies

Judith Iscariot

Peter Brett

Peter Brett

John Case

John Case

Pilate's Wife

Chris Langham

Chris Langham

Alfonso / Giggling Guard

Andrew MacLachlan

Andrew MacLachlan

Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Bernard McKenna

Bernard McKenna

Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan

Spike

George Harrison

George Harrison

Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

Charles Knode

Charles Knode

Passer-by (uncredited)

Directed By

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

Director

Jonathan Benson

Jonathan Benson

First Assistant Director

Matthew Binns

Matthew Binns

Third Assistant Director

Brenda Loader

Brenda Loader

Continuity

Melvin Lind

Melvin Lind

Second Assistant Director

Writing Credits

Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman

Screenplay

John Cleese

John Cleese

Screenplay

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Screenplay

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Screenplay

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

Screenplay

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

Screenplay

Production Crew

John Goldstone

John Goldstone

Producer

Tarak Ben Ammar

Tarak Ben Ammar

Executive Producer

Tim Hampton

Tim Hampton

Associate Producer

George Harrison

George Harrison

Executive Producer

Denis O'Brien

Denis O'Brien

Executive Producer

Ron Swinburne

Ron Swinburne

Production Accountant

Christina Biziou

Christina Biziou

Location Assistant

Hilary Sandison

Hilary Sandison

Producer's Assistant

Jennie Raglan

Jennie Raglan

Production Assistant

Ridha Turki

Ridha Turki

Accountant

Edited By

Julian Doyle

Julian Doyle

Editor

Rodney Glenn

Rodney Glenn

First Assistant Editor

Costume and Makeup

Kenteas Brine

Kenteas Brine

Makeup Artist

Hazel Pethig

Hazel Pethig

Costume Design

Charles Knode

Charles Knode

Costume Design

Hassen Soufi

Hassen Soufi

Set Dressing Artist

Ken Lintott

Ken Lintott

Wigmaker

Kenteas Brine

Kenteas Brine

Hairstylist

Sound

Geoffrey Burgon

Geoffrey Burgon

Original Music Composer

Tony Orton

Tony Orton

Sound Effects Editor

David Watts

David Watts

Dolby Consultant

Garth Marshall

Garth Marshall

Sound Recordist

Marcus Dods

Marcus Dods

Conductor

Philip Chubb

Philip Chubb

Assistant Sound Engineer

Visual Effects

Kent Houston

Kent Houston

Visual Effects

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Animation

Bob Cuff

Bob Cuff

Matte Painter

Camera

Peter Biziou

Peter Biziou

Director of Photography

John Stanier

John Stanier

Camera Operator

Sadok Ben Amor

Sadok Ben Amor

Grip

David Appleby

David Appleby

Still Photographer

Lighting

Roy Rodhouse

Roy Rodhouse

Electrician

Brian Smith

Brian Smith

Electrician

Art Department

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Production Design

Roger Christian

Roger Christian

Art Direction

Mohammed Azounadhea

Mohammed Azounadhea

Assistant Art Director

Other Crew

Peter Thompson

Peter Thompson

Public Relations

John Spottiswood

John Spottiswood

Scenic Artist

Alan Annand

Alan Annand

Loader

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