
Life of Brian (1979)
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

Additional Info
Budget | $4,000,000.00 |
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Revenue | $20,700,000.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 11.195 |
Directed By
Terry Jones
Crew
Terry Jones
John Goldstone
Geoffrey Burgon
Peter Biziou
Julian Doyle
Terry Gilliam
Roger Christian
Charles Knode
Hazel Pethig
Kenteas Brine
Tony Orton
Kent Houston
Graham Chapman
John Cleese
Terry Gilliam
Eric Idle
Terry Jones
Michael Palin
Tarak Ben Ammar
Tim Hampton
George Harrison
Denis O'Brien
Mohammed Azounadhea
John Stanier
Sadok Ben Amor
Kenteas Brine
Hassen Soufi
Ken Lintott
Alan Annand
Peter Thompson
John Spottiswood
Garth Marshall
Jonathan Benson
Rodney Glenn
Roy Rodhouse
Ron Swinburne
Terry Gilliam
John Foster
Elaine Carew
Faouzia Choura
Faouzia Choura
Sue Ignatius
Sue Ignatius
Fatma Jaziri
Fatma Jaziri
Diana Webber
Diana Webber
Maggie Weston
Maggie Weston
Benamar Hamida
Slim Mzali
Lotfi Thabet
Brian Smith
David Appleby
Brenda Loader
Melvin Lind
Matthew Binns
Philip Chubb
Christina Biziou
Marcus Dods
Ridha Turki
Bob Cuff
Hilary Sandison
Jennie Raglan
David Watts
TOP 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

Charles McKeown
False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

John Young
Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Gwen Taylor
Mrs. Big Nose

Sue Jones-Davies
Judith Iscariot
John Case
Pilate's Wife

Chris Langham
Alfonso / Giggling Guard

Andrew MacLachlan
Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Bernard McKenna
Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Spike Milligan
Spike

George Harrison
Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
Charles Knode
Passer-by (uncredited)