
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 | 14.047125 |
Directed By
Terry Jones
Crew
Roger Christian
Charles Knode
Terry Gilliam
John Cleese
Kent Houston
Tony Orton
John Goldstone
Julian Doyle
Geoffrey Burgon
Hazel Pethig
Terry Jones
Kenteas Brine
Graham Chapman
Peter Biziou
Terry Gilliam
Terry Jones
Eric Idle
Michael Palin
Denis O'Brien
Tim Hampton
George Harrison
Tarak Ben Ammar
Mohammed Azounadhea
Peter Thompson
Roy Rodhouse
Rodney Glenn
John Stanier
Kenteas Brine
Hassen Soufi
Sadok Ben Amor
Garth Marshall
Jonathan Benson
Ron Swinburne
Ken Lintott
Alan Annand
John Spottiswood
Terry Gilliam
John Foster
Faouzia Choura
Fatma Jaziri
Sue Ignatius
Elaine Carew
Maggie Weston
Lotfi Thabet
Faouzia Choura
Sue Ignatius
Benamar Hamida
Fatma Jaziri
Slim Mzali
Diana Webber
Diana Webber
Maggie Weston
Brian Smith
David Appleby
Brenda Loader
Jennie Raglan
Matthew Binns
Philip Chubb
Marcus Dods
Hilary Sandison
Melvin Lind
Bob Cuff
Ridha Turki
Christina Biziou
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)