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Life of Brian (1979) 8.1
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Metascore: 75/100
Reviews: 315 user | 115 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com Brian is born on the original Christmas, in the stable next door. He spends his life being mistaken for a messiah. Director:Terry Jones |
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Cast
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| Graham Chapman | ... |
Wise Man #2 /
Brian Cohen /
Biggus Dickus
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| John Cleese | ... | ||
| Terry Gilliam | ... | ||
| Eric Idle | ... |
Mr. Cheeky /
Stan aka Loretta /
Harry the Haggler /
Culprit Woman /
Warris /
Intensely Dull Youth /
Jailer's Assistant /
Otto /
Lead Singer Crucifee
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| Michael Palin | ... |
Wise Man #3 /
Mr. Big Nose /
Francis /
Mrs. A /
Ex-Leper /
Announcer /
Ben /
Pontius Pilate /
Boring Prophet /
Eddie /
Shoe Follower /
Nisus Wettus
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| Carol Cleveland | ... | ||
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Kenneth Colley | ... | |
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Neil Innes | ... | |
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Charles McKeown | ... | |
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John Young | ... |
Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
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Sue Jones-Davies | ... | |
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Peter Brett |
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The story of Brian of Nazareth, born on the same day as Jesus of Nazareth, who takes a different path in life that leads to the same conclusion. Brian joins a political resistance movement aiming to get the Romans out of Judea. Brian scores a victory of sorts when he manages to paint political slogans on an entire wall in the city of Jerusalem. The movement is not very effective but somehow Brian becomes a prophet and gathers his own following. His fate is sealed however and he lives a very short life. Written by garykmcd
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He wasn't the messiah. He was a very naughty boy. See more »Genres:
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Country:
UKRelease Date:
17 August 1979 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Monty Python's Life of Brian See more »Box Office
Budget:
$4,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$26,376 (USA) (30 April 2004)Gross:
$646,124 (USA) (22 October 2004)Company Credits
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Wise Man #1: Ahem!
Brian's mother: Oh!
[falls over in chair]
Brian's mother: Who are you?
Wise Man #2: We are three wise men.
Brian's mother: What?
Wise Man #1: We are three wise men.
Brian's mother: Well, what are you doing creeping around a cow shed at two o'clock in the morning? That doesn't sound very wise to me.
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Written by Eric Idle
Arranged by John Altman
Sung by Eric Idle and chorus
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Trivia
Theatrically re-released in the US on April 30, 2004 for its 25th anniversary, two months after the theatrical release of The Passion of the Christ (2004). See more »Goofs
When the Suicide Squad arrives during the crucifixion scene, Otto's first line is clearly dubbed. An earlier scene featuring the Suicide Squad was cut, so Michael Palin needed a different line to introduce them. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Wise Man #1: Ahem!
Brian's mother: Oh!
[falls over in chair]
Brian's mother: Who are you?
Wise Man #2: We are three wise men.
Brian's mother: What?
Wise Man #1: We are three wise men.
Brian's mother: Well, what are you doing creeping around a cow shed at two o'clock in the morning? That doesn't sound very wise to me.
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Crazy Credits
The opening credits are presented as an elaborate Terry Gilliam animated sequence of Roman temples being destroyed. See more »Soundtracks
Always Look on the Bright Side Of LifeWritten by Eric Idle
Arranged by John Altman
Sung by Eric Idle and chorus
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This film is by far the best of the Python outings. It ranks as one of my favorite films of all time, which unlike 'The Holy Grail', hasn't dated with time but improves with repeated viewing.
The Pythons supposed take on Christianity, which caused outrage when it was first released (mostly by people who hadn't seen it), is actually a take on cults, both religious and political, and the people who follow them.
Brian, our hapless hero, is confused, horny, and constantly mistaken for the Messiah; who just happened to be born in the manger next to him. Brian just wants to be left alone, and to pursue his love for Judith, a member of the People's Front of Judea. Judith just wants the Romans to go home; but only after they've left the sanitation, the medicine, education, irrigation, roads, public order, etc., etc. ... oh and don't forget the wine!
Will Brian's love for Judith go unrequited? Will only the cheese makers be blessed, or does this refer to all manufacturers of dairy products? And just what have the Romans ever done for us?
It's subtle; it's anarchic; and it's possibly still banned in Norway. This is classic seamless comedy at its best. 10/10.