Life of Brian

Name: Life of Brian
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979-08-17
Duration: 94 min

1h 34m·Comedy·

Directed by Terry Jones·1979

Rate

7.8/10 avg

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.

DirectorTerry JonesCinematographyPeter BiziouScreenplayTerry GilliamStudioHandmade Films

Actor	Role
Graham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus	Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John CleeseWise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur	Wise 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	Man 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	Mr. 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	Mandy 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	Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Terence BaylerGregory	Gregory
Carol ClevelandMrs. Gregory	Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth ColleyJesus	Jesus
Neil InnesA Weedy Samaritan	A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeownFalse Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig	False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John YoungMatthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath	Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen TaylorMrs. Big Nose	Mrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-DaviesJudith Iscariot	Judith Iscariot
PPeter BrettNot listed	Not listed
JJohn CasePilate's Wife	Pilate's Wife
Chris LanghamAlfonso / Giggling Guard	Alfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlanAnother Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard	Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Bernard McKennaParvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard	Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Spike MilliganSpike	Spike
George HarrisonMr. Papadopolous (uncredited)	Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
CCharles KnodePasser-by (uncredited)	Passer-by (uncredited)