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Life of Brian

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

1979-08-17 Comedy 1hr 34m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    1979-08-17
  • Revenue
    $20,700,000
  • Budget
    $4,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 34m
  • Genre
    Comedy
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, Latin
  • imdb-logo
    8
  • Production
    Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures Limited

Crew

Terry Jones
Director
Graham Chapman
Screenplay
John Goldstone
Producer

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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)

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Reviews for Life of Brian
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A Review by drystyx 4

Written by drystyx on 2023-04-03

This isn't Monty Python's best. In fact, it's very ordinary humor for the most part. The story of another man living a life parallel to Je... read more

This isn't Monty Python's best. In fact, it's very ordinary humor for the most part. The story of another man living a life parallel to Jesus could have been much funnier than this. However, people who love "dry humor" may appreciate this one more. It isn't the slapstick humor that we usually get from Monty Python that leaves a person nearly dying of laughter. It's very low key humor. The only memorable scene is the suicide squad that comes to save Brian, which lasts a few seconds. It's not totally boring, but it comes close. 4/10

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A Review by FilipeManuelNeto 7

Written by FilipeManuelNeto on 2023-10-06

**It's an excellent comic film, but much inferior to “The Holy Grail”.** There is consensus on the impact that Monty Python had on humor,... read more

**It's an excellent comic film, but much inferior to “The Holy Grail”.** There is consensus on the impact that Monty Python had on humor, and on the way comedy is seen and performed. After a bombastic television series and a highly successful first film, they decided to make this film which, in essence, is a satire on the great biblical epics of the past. In this film, we follow Brian, a man who was born a short distance from Jesus and is constantly confused with him. I'm not conservative enough to not appreciate a religious joke if it's good, and there are a lot of good things in this film, starting with the incredible performances by the Pythons, in particular Graham Chapman and Terry Jones. The humor is what they have accustomed the public to, and the film does not disappoint the group's fans. Even so, I couldn't help but have the feeling that this film was quite inferior to “The Holy Grail”. On a technical level, I believe it is worth highlighting the costumes and sets, which are at the best level and set the story very well in time and space. And the final scene, where the crucified sing a well-known and very positivist melody, cannot be more surrealist than it is.

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A Review by drystyx

This isn't Monty Python's best. In fact, it's very ordinary humor for the most part. The story of another man living a life parallel to Jesus could have been much funnier than this. However, people who love "dry humor" may appreciate th...

reviewer avatar

A Review by drystyx 4

Written by drystyx on 2023-04-03

This isn't Monty Python's best. In fact, it's very ordinary humor for the most part. The story of another man living a life parallel to Jesus could have been much funnier than this. However, peopl...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by FilipeManuelNeto 7

Written by FilipeManuelNeto on 2023-10-06

**It's an excellent comic film, but much inferior to “The Holy Grail”.** There is consensus on the impact that Monty Python had on humor, and on the way comedy is seen and performed. After a bombas...

read more