Life of Brian poster

Life of Brian( 1979)

TV-MAComedy
78%
User
Score

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Graham Chapman

      Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

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      John Cleese

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

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      Terry Gilliam

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

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      Eric Idle

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

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      Terry Jones

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

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      Michael Palin

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

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      Terence Bayler

      Gregory

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      Carol Cleveland

      Mrs. Gregory

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      Kenneth Colley

      Jesus

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      Neil Innes

      A Weedy Samaritan

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      Charles McKeown

      False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

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      John Young

      Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

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      Gwen Taylor

      Mrs. Big Nose

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      Sue Jones-Davies

      Judith Iscariot

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      Peter Brett

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      John Case

      Pilate's Wife

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      Chris Langham

      Alfonso / Giggling Guard

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      Andrew MacLachlan

      Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

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      Bernard McKenna

      Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

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      Spike Milligan

      Spike

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      George Harrison

      Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

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      Charles Knode

      Passer-by (uncredited)

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    Review 2Discussion

    A review by drystyx

    4
    Written by drystyx on Mon Apr 03 2023
    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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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    4000000.00

    Revenue

    20700000.00

    Keywords

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