Life of Brian (1979)

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

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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.

Director: Terry Jones
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 94 min
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Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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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

Screenplay

Music: Geoffrey Burgon
Cinematography: Peter Biziou
Editing: Julian Doyle
Production: Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Latin
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $21M
Original Language: en

Themes

Parody and Spoof, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films

Keywords

roman empire, jewry, three kings, crucifixion, bethlehem, independence movement, satire, parody, religion, sermon on the mount, anarchic comedy, mother son relationship, hilarious, religious satire

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life of Brian about?
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.
Who directed Life of Brian?
Life of Brian was directed by Terry Jones.
Who stars in Life of Brian?
Life of Brian stars Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin.
How long is Life of Brian?
Life of Brian has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Life of Brian?
Life of Brian is a Comedy film.
What is the Filmori rating for Life of Brian?
Life of Brian has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Life of Brian?
Life of Brian had a budget of $4M.
How much did Life of Brian gross?
Life of Brian grossed $21M worldwide.
Where was Life of Brian produced?
Life of Brian was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Life of Brian?
The themes of Life of Brian include: Parody and Spoof, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films.