Life of Brian (1979)

Name: Life of Brian
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979-08-17
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

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

Released 17 August 1979
Runtime 1h 34m
Director Terry Jones
Genres Comedy
Rating 7.8/10 (5,097 votes)

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Graham Chapman as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael Palin as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Terence Bayler as Gregory
Carol Cleveland as Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley as Jesus
Neil Innes as A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown as False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John Young as Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen Taylor as Mrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-Davies as Judith Iscariot
Peter Brett
John Case as Pilate's Wife
Chris Langham as Alfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlan as Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard