Life of Brian (1979)

08/17/1979 1h 34m

He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.

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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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Cast Ages at Release

Graham Chapman

as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

Born 01/08/1941

Died 10/04/1989, age

John Cleese

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

Born 10/27/1939, age

Terry Gilliam

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

Born 11/22/1940, age

Eric Idle

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

Born 03/29/1943, age

Terry Jones

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

Born 02/01/1942

Died 01/21/2020, age

Michael Palin

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

Born 05/05/1943, age

Charles McKeown

as False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

Born 01/01/1946, age

Gwen Taylor

as Mrs. Big Nose

Born 02/19/1939, age

Chris Langham

as Alfonso / Giggling Guard

Born 04/14/1949, age

George Harrison

as Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

Born 02/25/1943

Died 11/29/2001, age