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Film / 1979
Life of Brian
Directed by
Terry Jones
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.
The story
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
Graham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John CleeseWise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry GilliamMan Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Mem
Eric IdleMr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Ja
Terry JonesMandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Ass
Michael PalinWise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring
Terence BaylerGregory
Carol ClevelandMrs. Gregory
Kenneth ColleyJesus
Neil InnesA Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeownFalse Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John YoungMatthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
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Gwen TaylorMrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-DaviesJudith Iscariot
Peter Brett
John CasePilate's Wife
Chris LanghamAlfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlanAnother Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Bernard McKennaParvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Spike MilliganSpike
George HarrisonMr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
Charles KnodePasser-by (uncredited)
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