Life of Brian

Life of Brian

94 mins | Comedy | Aug. 17, 1979

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.

Life of Brian

94 mins | Comedy | Aug. 17, 1979

Life of Brian
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.
IMDb rating 8.0
Producers Python (Monty) Pictures Limited, HandMade Films
Original title Life of Brian
Directors Melvin Lind, Matthew Binns, Brenda Loader, Jonathan Benson, Terry Jones
Writers Eric Idle, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam

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

John Case

as Pilate's Wife

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)

Charles Knode

as Passer-by (uncredited)