Life of Brian

Life of Brian (1979)

Released: 1979-08-17 Duration: 1hr 34min
Genres: Comedy
Rating 7.8
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.

Production Companies

Handmade Films
Handmade Films
Python (Monty) Pictures Limited

Additional Info

Budget $4,000,000.00
Revenue $20,700,000.00
Original Language en
Popularity 36.342

Directed By

Terry Jones

Crew

Director
Terry Jones
Producer
John Goldstone
Original Music Composer
Geoffrey Burgon
Director of Photography
Peter Biziou
Editor
Julian Doyle
Production Design
Terry Gilliam
Art Direction
Roger Christian
Costume Design
Charles Knode
Costume Design
Hazel Pethig
Makeup Artist
Kenteas Brine
Sound Effects Editor
Tony Orton
Visual Effects
Kent Houston
Screenplay
Graham Chapman
Screenplay
John Cleese
Screenplay
Terry Gilliam
Screenplay
Eric Idle
Screenplay
Terry Jones
Screenplay
Michael Palin
Executive Producer
Tarak Ben Ammar
Associate Producer
Tim Hampton
Executive Producer
George Harrison
Executive Producer
Denis O'Brien
Assistant Art Director
Mohammed Azounadhea
Camera Operator
John Stanier
Hairstylist
Kenteas Brine
Set Dressing Artist
Hassen Soufi
Wigmaker
Ken Lintott
Loader
Alan Annand
Public Relations
Peter Thompson
Scenic Artist
John Spottiswood
Sound Recordist
Garth Marshall
First Assistant Director
Jonathan Benson
First Assistant Editor
Rodney Glenn
Electrician
Roy Rodhouse
Production Accountant
Ron Swinburne
Dolby Consultant
David Watts
Animation
Terry Gilliam
Makeup & Hair
Elaine Carew
Hairstylist
Faouzia Choura
Makeup Artist
Faouzia Choura
Hairstylist
Sue Ignatius
Makeup Artist
Sue Ignatius
Hairstylist
Fatma Jaziri
Makeup Artist
Fatma Jaziri
Hairstylist
Diana Webber
Makeup Artist
Diana Webber
Hairstylist
Maggie Weston
Makeup Artist
Maggie Weston
Assistant Director
Benamar Hamida
Assistant Director
Slim Mzali
Assistant Director
Lotfi Thabet
Electrician
Brian Smith
Still Photographer
David Appleby
Continuity
Brenda Loader
Second Assistant Director
Melvin Lind
Third Assistant Director
Matthew Binns
Assistant Sound Engineer
Philip Chubb
Location Assistant
Christina Biziou
Conductor
Marcus Dods
Accountant
Ridha Turki
Matte Painter
Bob Cuff
Producer's Assistant
Hilary Sandison
Production Assistant
Jennie Raglan

TOP 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

Carol Cleveland
Carol Cleveland

Mrs. Gregory

Neil Innes
Neil Innes

A Weedy Samaritan

Charles McKeown
Charles McKeown

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

John Young
John Young

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Gwen Taylor
Gwen Taylor

Mrs. Big Nose

Sue Jones-Davies
Sue Jones-Davies

Judith Iscariot

John Case
John Case

Pilate's Wife

Chris Langham
Chris Langham

Alfonso / Giggling Guard

Andrew MacLachlan
Andrew MacLachlan

Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Bernard McKenna
Bernard McKenna

Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

George Harrison
George Harrison

Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

Charles Knode
Charles Knode

Passer-by (uncredited)

Similar Movies