Life of Brian

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Director Terry Jones

Writer Terry Gilliam (Screenplay), John Cleese (Screenplay), Terry Jones (Screenplay), Graham Chapman (Screenplay), Eric Idle (Screenplay)

Release Date August 17, 1979

Runtime 94 min (1h 34m)

Country United Kingdom

Language EN

Budget $4,000,000

Box Office $20,833,252

Studios Handmade Films • Python (Monty) Pictures

Life of Brian (1979)

Directed by Terry Jones

• Written by Terry Gilliam , John Cleese , Terry Jones

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

⭐ 3.9 / 5 (5,171 votes) ⏱️ 94 min 🎬 Comedy

Ratings Breakdown:

5,171 ratings

0.5 Stars 5.0 Stars

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.

Top Cast & Filmmakers

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Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

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

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

Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee

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

Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus

Carol Cleveland

A Weedy Samaritan

Charles McKeown

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath