Life of Brian (1979)
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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Graham Chapman
as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese
as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam
as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle
as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones
as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
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
as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Terence Bayler
as Gregory
as Gregory
Carol Cleveland
as Mrs. Gregory
as Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley
as Jesus
as Jesus
Neil Innes
as A Weedy Samaritan
as A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown
as False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
as False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John Young
as Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
as Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen Taylor
as Mrs. Big Nose
as Mrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-Davies
as Judith Iscariot
as Judith Iscariot
Peter Brett
as
as
John Case
as Pilate's Wife
as Pilate's Wife
Chris Langham
as Alfonso / Giggling Guard
as Alfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlan
as Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
as Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Bernard McKenna
as Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
as Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Spike Milligan
as Spike
as Spike
George Harrison
as Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
as Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
Charles Knode
as Passer-by (uncredited)
as Passer-by (uncredited)
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Roger Christian
Art Direction
Art Direction
Charles Knode
Costume Design
Costume Design
Terry Gilliam
Screenplay
Screenplay
John Cleese
Screenplay
Screenplay
Kent Houston
Visual Effects
Visual Effects
Tony Orton
Sound Effects Editor
Sound Effects Editor
John Goldstone
Producer
Producer
Julian Doyle
Editor
Editor
Geoffrey Burgon
Original Music Composer
Original Music Composer
Hazel Pethig
Costume Design
Costume Design
Terry Jones
Screenplay
Screenplay
Kenteas Brine
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Graham Chapman
Screenplay
Screenplay
Peter Biziou
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Terry Gilliam
Production Design
Production Design
Terry Jones
Director
Director
Eric Idle
Screenplay
Screenplay
Michael Palin
Screenplay
Screenplay
Denis O'Brien
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Tim Hampton
Associate Producer
Associate Producer
George Harrison
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Tarak Ben Ammar
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Mohammed Azounadhea
Assistant Art Director
Assistant Art Director
Peter Thompson
Public Relations
Public Relations
Roy Rodhouse
Electrician
Electrician
Rodney Glenn
First Assistant Editor
First Assistant Editor
John Stanier
Camera Operator
Camera Operator
Kenteas Brine
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Hassen Soufi
Set Dressing Artist
Set Dressing Artist
Sadok Ben Amor
Grip
Grip
Garth Marshall
Sound Recordist
Sound Recordist
Jonathan Benson
First Assistant Director
First Assistant Director
Ron Swinburne
Production Accountant
Production Accountant
Ken Lintott
Wigmaker
Wigmaker
Alan Annand
Loader
Loader
John Spottiswood
Scenic Artist
Scenic Artist
Terry Gilliam
Animation
Animation
John Foster
Sound
Sound
Faouzia Choura
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Fatma Jaziri
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Sue Ignatius
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Elaine Carew
Makeup & Hair
Makeup & Hair
Maggie Weston
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Lotfi Thabet
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Faouzia Choura
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Sue Ignatius
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Benamar Hamida
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Fatma Jaziri
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Slim Mzali
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Diana Webber
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Diana Webber
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Maggie Weston
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Brian Smith
Electrician
Electrician
David Appleby
Still Photographer
Still Photographer
Brenda Loader
Continuity
Continuity
Jennie Raglan
Production Assistant
Production Assistant
Matthew Binns
Third Assistant Director
Third Assistant Director
Philip Chubb
Assistant Sound Engineer
Assistant Sound Engineer
Marcus Dods
Conductor
Conductor
Hilary Sandison
Producer's Assistant
Producer's Assistant
Melvin Lind
Second Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Bob Cuff
Matte Painter
Matte Painter
Ridha Turki
Accountant
Accountant
Christina Biziou
Location Assistant
Location Assistant
David Watts
Dolby Consultant
Dolby Consultant
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