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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.
Theatrical
Aug 17, 1979
Box Office
$20.8M
Budget
$4.0M
Return
5.2x
DVD / Blu-ray
Jan 1, 1990
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Studio
Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures
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Quotes
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Quotes about Monty Python's Life of Brian
Nothing can alter the fact that if you were to make a list of all the greatest works of art in all fields and all the greatest contributors to those works of art, you would find that this scene of the incarnation, the story of the incarnation, has played the largest part. Now, in our 20th century this film produces a sort of graffiti version of it. And I don't think in the eyes of posterity it will have a very distinguished place.
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Comparing Epics: A Humorous Perspective
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Makes Ben-Hur look like an epic.
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Cast
Full credits →G
Graham Chapman
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
J
John Cleese
Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
T
Terry Gilliam
Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
E
Eric Idle
Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
T
Terry Jones
Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
M
Michael Palin
Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
T
Terence Bayler
Gregory
C
Carol Cleveland
Mrs. Gregory
K
Kenneth Colley
Jesus
N
Neil Innes
A Weedy Samaritan
C
Charles McKeown
False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
J
John Young
Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
G
Gwen Taylor
Mrs. Big Nose
S
Sue Jones-Davies
Judith Iscariot
P
Peter Brett
C
Chris Langham
Alfonso / Giggling Guard
A
Andrew MacLachlan
Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
B
Bernard McKenna
Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
S
Spike Milligan
Spike
G
George Harrison
Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
