Life of Brian
Life of Brian
Release: 1979-08-17
·Runtime: 94m
·★ 7.8
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Handmade Films
Python (Monty) Pictures
Cast
Graham Chapman
as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese
as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam
as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
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
as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael Palin
as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Terence Bayler
as Gregory
Carol Cleveland
as Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley
as Jesus
Neil Innes
as A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown
as False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John Young
as Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen Taylor
as Mrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-Davies
as Judith Iscariot
Chris Langham
as Alfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlan
as Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Bernard McKenna
as Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Spike Milligan
as Spike
George Harrison
as Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
Crew
Terry Jones
Director
Graham Chapman
Screenplay
Eric Idle
Screenplay
John Cleese
Screenplay
Terry Gilliam
Screenplay
Terry Jones
Screenplay
Terry Gilliam
Production Design
Julian Doyle
Editor
Peter Biziou
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Burgon
Original Music Composer
Michael Palin
Screenplay
Tarak Ben Ammar
Executive Producer
George Harrison
Executive Producer
Terry Gilliam
Animation
David Appleby
Still Photographer