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17 August 1979 (USA)
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A motion picture destined to offend nearly two thirds of the civilized world. And severely annoy the other third. more
Plot:
Brian is born on the original Christmas, in the stable next door. He spends his life being mistaken for a messiah. full summary | full synopsis
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Christmas
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Judea
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Revolutionary
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Satire
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Black Comedy
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(37 articles)
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One of my all-time favourites
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Graham Chapman | ... | Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus | |
| John Cleese | ... | Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur | |
| Terry Gilliam | ... | Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood & Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee | |
| Eric Idle | ... | Mr. Cheeky / Stan (Loretta) / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee | |
| Terry Jones | ... | Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant | |
| Michael Palin | ... | Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus | |
| Terence Bayler | ... | Gregory | |
| Carol Cleveland | ... | Mrs. Gregory | |
| Kenneth Colley | ... | Jesus | |
| Neil Innes | ... | A weedy Samaritan | |
| Charles McKeown | ... | False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig | |
| John Young | ... | Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath | |
| Gwen Taylor | ... | Mrs. Big Nose | |
| Sue Jones-Davies | ... | Judith | |
| Peter Brett |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Brian of Nazareth (UK) (working title)
Jesus Christ: Lust for Glory (UK) (working title)
Monty Python's Life of Brian (UK) (complete title)
The Gospel According to St. Brian (UK) (working title)
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Jesus Christ: Lust for Glory (UK) (working title)
Monty Python's Life of Brian (UK) (complete title)
The Gospel According to St. Brian (UK) (working title)
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Runtime:
94 min
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Color (Eastmancolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:R (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
Norway:(Banned) (1979 - 1980) |
Finland:K-16 (1988) |
Finland:K-16 (cut) (1980) |
Netherlands:MG6 (DVD rating) |
Iceland:L |
Spain:T |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:(Banned) |
Norway:18 (1980) |
Sweden:15 |
Australia:MA (Special Edition DVD) |
France:U |
Australia:M |
Brazil:18 |
Argentina:16 (re-rating) |
Argentina:18 (original rating) |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Ireland:(Banned) (1979-1987) |
Ireland:15 (re-rating) |
New Zealand:R16 |
Norway:11 (re-rating) (2004) |
UK:15 (video rating) (1988) |
UK:AA (original rating) |
USA:R
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Cameo: [George Harrison]Mr. Papadopolous, owner of "The Mount", who shakes hands with Brian and gives a very Liverpudlian "'ullo". However, this is the voice of Michael Palin who had to imitate Harrison in post-dubbing when the original recording proved unusable.
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Anachronisms: In the scene where a nude Brian speaks with his followers and his mother comes storming into the room, a Star of David is visible on the wall of the room. The Star of David didn't become a symbol of Judaism until the Middle Ages.
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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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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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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury (2006) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
Brian Song
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How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?A Note Regarding Spoilers
Why do the closing credits suggest you might also enjoy seeing 'La Notte'?
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While Quest for the Holy Grail was funny because it was so low-budgetty and silly, Life of Brian is more advanced and with a greater variation of humour. It also has a bigger budget, which is great to see. Every scene looks realistic, and the sets (someone said they were formerly used by "The Last Temptation of Christ?) are great.
Almost every line in this movie is a classic, and all of them very quotable. The characters are hilarious, and out-of-this world zany.The plot is good, and contrary to the Holy Grail, it actually comes to a satisfying conclusion.
The movie also dares to joke about religion. No, they don't joke about Jesus or God, but about the believers in them. The line "I say you are Messiah, and I should know. I've followed a few" is so spot-on it hurts(when I laugh).
All in all, watch this. This is possibly the funniest movie ever created. You can't afford to miss it.