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Life of Brian

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7.8/10 • 4.6K

1979-08-171h 34m

Comedy

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

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.

Directors
Terry Jones
Editors
Julian Doyle

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  1. Graham Chapman

    Graham Chapman

    Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

  2. John Cleese

    John Cleese

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

  3. Terry Gilliam

    Terry Gilliam

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

  4. Eric Idle

    Eric Idle

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

  5. Terry Jones

    Terry Jones

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

  6. Michael Palin

    Michael Palin

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

  7. Terence Bayler

    Terence Bayler

    Gregory

  8. Carol Cleveland

    Carol Cleveland

    Mrs. Gregory

  9. Kenneth Colley

    Kenneth Colley

    Jesus

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drystyx

Apr 3, 2023

4/10

This isn't Monty Python's best. In fact, it's very ordinary humor for the most part. The story of another man living a life parallel to Jesus could have been much funnier than this. However, people who love "dry humor" may appreciate this one more. It isn't the slapstick humor that we usually get from Monty Python that leaves a person nearly dying of laughter. It's very low key humor. The only memorable scene is the suicide squad that comes to save Brian, which lasts a few seconds. It's not totally boring, but it comes close. 4/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$4,000,000.00
Revenue
$20,833,252.00
Keywords
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