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Life of Brian (1979)

R · 1979-08-17 · 1h 34m · EN
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He wasn't the messiah. He was a very 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.

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Terry JonesDirector
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$4M
Box office
$20.7M

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Graham ChapmanGraham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus DickusJohn CleeseJohn CleeseWise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / ArthurTerry GilliamTerry GilliamMan Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / CrucifeeEric IdleEric IdleMr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer CrucifeeTerry JonesTerry JonesMandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion AssistantMichael PalinMichael PalinWise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus WettusTerence BaylerTerence BaylerGregoryCarol ClevelandCarol ClevelandMrs. GregoryKenneth ColleyKenneth ColleyJesusNeil InnesNeil InnesA Weedy SamaritanCharles McKeownCharles McKeownFalse Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / StigJohn YoungJohn YoungMatthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Keywords

SatireReligionParodyCult filmRoman empireJewryCrucifixionAnarchic comedyThree kingsBethlehemIndependence movementMonty pythonSermon on the mount

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinitySatire · Religion · ParodyDialogue densityComedyDirector preference149207Actor preference194504 · 12003 · 52206Country preferenceGb

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What is Life of Brian about?

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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Life of Brian has a runtime of 94 minutes.

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