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  • Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)
  • R
    94 min | Comedy
Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)
R
94 min | Comedy

Born on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah.
Director
Writers
Graham Chapman (written by) | John Cleese (written by) | Terry Gilliam (written by) | Eric Idle (written by) & 2 more
Producer
John Goldstone (produced by)
Composer
Geoffrey Burgon (music composed by)
Cinematographer
Editor
Production Designer
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Release date
Aug 17, 1979 (United States)

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Cast

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24 cast members
Name Known for
Graham Chapman
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus   See fewer
John Cleese
Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur   See fewer
Terry Gilliam
Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood & Thunder Prophet / Frank / … See more Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood & Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee   See fewer
Eric Idle
Mr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / … See more Mr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee   See fewer
Terry Jones
Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant   See fewer
Michael Palin
Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / … See more Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus   See fewer
Terence Bayler
Gregory Gregory   See fewer
Carol Cleveland
Mrs. Gregory Mrs. Gregory   See fewer
Neil Innes
A Weedy Samaritan A Weedy Samaritan   See fewer
Charles McKeown
False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig   See fewer
John Young
Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath   See fewer
Gwen Taylor
Mrs. Big Nose Mrs. Big Nose   See fewer
John Case
Pilate's Wife Pilate's Wife   See fewer
Chris Langham
Alfonso / Giggling Guard Alfonso / Giggling Guard   See fewer
Andrew MacLachlan
Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard   See fewer
Bernard McKenna
Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard   See fewer
Randy Feelgood
Man / Woman (uncredited) Man / Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
George Harrison
Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited) Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Knode
Passer-by (uncredited) Passer-by (uncredited)   See fewer
Monty Python
Themselves (uncredited) Themselves (uncredited)   See fewer
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