Movie: Life of Brian

Top 10 Billed 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

Video Trailer Life of Brian

Video: Life of Brian ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered

Life of Brian ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered

Life of Brian ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer

Monty Python's Life of Brian composers André Jacquemin and John Altman | BFI Q&A

Monty Python's Life of Brian composers André Jacquemin and John Altman | BFI Q&A

The New York Times Critics' Picks

The New York Times Critics' Picks

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Life of Brian ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered

Life of Brian ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered - Trailer

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer - Trailer

Monty Python's Life of Brian composers André Jacquemin and John Altman | BFI Q&A

Monty Python's Life of Brian composers André Jacquemin and John Altman | BFI Q&A - Featurette

The New York Times Critics' Picks

The New York Times Critics' Picks - Featurette

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