roman empire,jewry,three kings,crucifixion,bethlehem,independence movement,satire,parody,religion,sermon on the mount,anarchic comedy,mother son relationship,religious satire

Life of Brian (1979)

Poster for Life of Brian

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Terry Jones
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    Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus Graham Chapman
  • Profile picture of John Cleese
    Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur John Cleese
  • Profile picture of Terry Gilliam
    Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee Terry Gilliam
  • Profile picture of Eric Idle
    Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee Eric Idle
  • Profile picture of Terry Jones
    Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant Terry Jones
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    Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus Michael Palin
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    Gregory Terence Bayler
  • Profile picture of Carol Cleveland
    Mrs. Gregory Carol Cleveland

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Keywords

  • roman empire
  • jewry
  • three kings
  • crucifixion
  • bethlehem
  • independence movement
  • satire
  • parody
  • religion
  • sermon on the mount
  • anarchic comedy
  • mother son relationship
  • religious satire