Life of Brian (1979)
He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.
1979 · R · 1h 34m · Comedy
Genres: 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…
Director: Terry Jones
Writers: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, John Cleese
Music by: Geoffrey Burgon
Cinematography: Peter Biziou
Editor: Julian Doyle
Box office: $21M · Budget: $4M · Rated 7.8/10 by 5143 viewers
Cast
Graham Chapman as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus DickusJohn Cleese as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / ArthurTerry Gilliam as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / CrucifeeEric Idle as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer CrucifeeTerry Jones as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion AssistantMichael Palin as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus WettusTerence Bayler as GregoryCarol Cleveland as Mrs. GregoryKenneth Colley as JesusNeil Innes as A Weedy SamaritanCharles McKeown as False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / StigJohn Young as Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of GathMore like this
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