
Life of Brian
R
1979
94 minutes
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.
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Top Cast

Graham Chapman
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

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

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

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

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

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

Terence Bayler
Gregory

Carol Cleveland
Mrs. Gregory

Kenneth Colley
Jesus

Neil Innes
A Weedy Samaritan

Charles McKeown
False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

John Young
Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Gwen Taylor
Mrs. Big Nose

Sue Jones-Davies
Judith Iscariot

Peter Brett

John Case
Pilate's Wife

Chris Langham
Alfonso / Giggling Guard

Andrew MacLachlan
Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Bernard McKenna
Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Spike Milligan
Spike

George Harrison
Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

Charles Knode
Passer-by (uncredited)