Rating
Popularity6
Runtime1h 34m
Release DateAugust 17, 1979
Budget$4,000,000
Revenue$20,833,252
Life of Brian
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.
Production
Handmade Films(GB)Python (Monty) Pictures Limited
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Spoken Languages
English, Latin
Age Rating
All Ages
Top Cast
Graham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John CleeseWise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry GilliamMan Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric IdleMr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry JonesMandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael PalinWise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Key Crew
DirectorTerry Jones
ProducerJohn Goldstone
ScreenplayGraham Chapman
ScreenplayEric Idle
ScreenplayJohn Cleese
ScreenplayTerry Gilliam
Videos & Trailers
Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer
Trailer
Life of Brian ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered
Trailer
Monty Python's Life of Brian composers André Jacquemin and John Altman | BFI Q&A
Featurette