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Life of Brian(1979)
Status: Released
Date: 1979-08-17
78%
4899 Votes
Time: 1h 34m
He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English, Latin.
Countries:
United Kingdom
Budget: $4,000,000.00
Revenue: $20,833,252.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Python (Monty) Pictures
Movie: Life of Brian
Top 10 Billed Cast
Graham Chapman
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese
Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam
Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle
Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones
Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
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
Gregory
Carol Cleveland
Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley
Jesus
Neil Innes
A Weedy Samaritan
Video Trailer Life of Brian
Video: 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 composers André Jacquemin and John Altman | BFI Q&A
The New York Times Critics' Picks
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Life of Brian ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered - 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 - Featurette
The New York Times Critics' Picks - Featurette
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