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Life of Brian 1979 Directed by Terry Jones

He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.

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 Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Latin
Budget $4,000,000
Revenue $20,833,252
Release Date 17 August 1979
94 mins
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
Carol Cleveland Mrs. Gregory
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
George Harrison Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
Charles Knode Passer-by (uncredited)