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Life of Brian

A humble individual from Nazareth is mistakenly identified as the Messiah following a series of unforeseen circumstances.

Brian of Nazareth, born on the same day as Jesus, takes a distinct path, only to converge with his counterpart's fate. He joins a Judean resistance movement to oust the Romans, achieving a small success by painting political graffiti on Jerusalem's walls. Despite the movement's ineffectiveness, Brian becomes a prophet and gains a following. His life is tragically cut short.

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Main Cast

Graham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

John CleeseWise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur

Terry GilliamMan Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee

Eric IdleMr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant...

Terry JonesMandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant

Michael PalinWise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie...

Terence BaylerGregory

Carol ClevelandMrs. Gregory

Kenneth ColleyJesus

Neil InnesA Weedy Samaritan

Charles McKeownFalse Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

John YoungMatthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Gwen TaylorMrs. Big Nose

Sue Jones-DaviesJudith Iscariot

Peter Brett

Chris LanghamAlfonso / Giggling Guard

Andrew MacLachlanAnother Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Bernard McKennaParvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Spike MilliganSpike

George HarrisonMr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

Creators

Terry JonesDirector, Screenplay

Graham ChapmanScreenplay

John CleeseScreenplay

Terry GilliamScreenplay

Eric IdleScreenplay

Michael PalinScreenplay

Life of Brian Videos

Monty Python's Life of Brian composers André Jacquemin and John Altman | BFI Q&A

Monty Python's Life of Brian composers André Jacquemin and John Altman | BFI Q&A

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer

Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE LIFE OF BRIAN

Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE LIFE OF BRIAN

Monty Python's Life Of Brian - Trailer

Monty Python's Life Of Brian - Trailer

Info about Life of Brian

Studio(s): Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures Limited

Originally Released: United States, Aug 17, 1979

Production Country: United Kingdom

Box Office Gross: $36,045,115.00

Budget: $4,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy

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