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Life of Brian (1979)
- R
- 08/17/1979 (US)
- Comedy
- 1h 34m
He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.
Overview
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.
Graham Chapman
ScreenplayJohn Cleese
ScreenplayMichael Palin
ScreenplayTerry Gilliam
ScreenplayEric Idle
ScreenplayTerry Jones
Director, ScreenplayCast
![Graham Chapman's headshot](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w600_and_h900_bestv2/qmTXDGNxuuwQ4IGNHwxmCdjuTGk.jpg)
Graham Chapman
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus![John Cleese's headshot](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w600_and_h900_bestv2/yonuTnGcc3q9A1w5P7N3dDRdPSh.jpg)
John Cleese
Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur![Terry Gilliam's headshot](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w600_and_h900_bestv2/7qBkaXxANmnb6hqQCBc4iWqXEL6.jpg)
Terry Gilliam
Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee![Eric Idle's headshot](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w600_and_h900_bestv2/1Vj7Lvrl8OHby7AeOK1Z07JyeMp.jpg)
Eric Idle
Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee![Terry Jones's headshot](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w600_and_h900_bestv2/keJpqxK8gykrrK2W6yeSeDUbYDK.jpg)
Terry Jones
Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant![Michael Palin's headshot](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w600_and_h900_bestv2/7qCp6M2NxMWpUmO2t6IqHGNlBjz.jpg)
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's headshot](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w600_and_h900_bestv2/ui0sfTzTnum4IkFVrLdpOsUbJDL.jpg)
Terence Bayler
Gregory![Carol Cleveland's headshot](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w600_and_h900_bestv2/woaXQdK0DZpWSxvRBCpmWZn7ZAn.jpg)