Film
Life of Brian (1979)
He's not the messiah... he's just a naughty boy.
Comedy· Directed by Terry Jones· 94 min
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.
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- A motion picture destined to offend nearly two thirds of the civilized world. And severely annoy the other third.
- See the movie that's controversial, sacrilegious, and blasphemous. But if that's not playing, see The Life of Brian.
- Honk if you love Brian.
- Just when you thought you were saved...
- The film that is so funny it was banned in Norway.
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- He wasn't the messiah. He was a very naughty boy.
Connections
Top billing
- Graham Chapman as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
- John Cleese as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
- Terry Gilliam as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
- Eric Idle as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
- Terry Jones as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant