Life of Brian

1h 34min

Comedy

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.

Production Companies

Handmade Films

Python (Monty) Pictures Limited

Cast

Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese

John Cleese

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

Terry Gilliam

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

Eric Idle

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

Terry Jones

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

Carol Cleveland

Mrs. Gregory
Neil Innes

Neil Innes

A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown

Charles McKeown

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John Young

John Young

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen Taylor

Gwen Taylor

Mrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-Davies

Sue Jones-Davies

Judith Iscariot
John Case

John Case

Pilate's Wife
Chris Langham

Chris Langham

Alfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlan

Andrew MacLachlan

Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Bernard McKenna

Bernard McKenna

Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
George Harrison

George Harrison

Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
Charles Knode

Charles Knode

Passer-by (uncredited)

Release date

17th Aug 1979

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English, Latin