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Life of Brian (1979) 8.1
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Metascore: 75/100
Reviews: 287 user | 93 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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| John Cleese | ... | ||
| Terry Gilliam | ... | ||
| Eric Idle | ... |
Mr. Cheeky /
Stan (Loretta) /
Harry the Haggler /
Culprit Woman /
Warris /
Intensely Dull Youth /
Jailer's Assistant /
Otto /
Lead Singer Crucifee
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| Terry Jones | ... | ||
| 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 | ... |
Jesus
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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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Irreverent satire of Biblical films and religious intolerance focuses on Brian, a Jew in Roman-occupied Judea. After joining up with an anti-Roman political organization, Brian is mistaken for a prophet, and becomes a reluctant Messiah. Written by Scott Renshaw <as.idc@forsythe.stanford.edu>
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The film that is so funny it was banned in Norway. 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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Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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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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Words by Michael Palin
Music by André Jacquemin and David Howman
Arranged by John Du Prez (as Trevor Jones)
Sung by Sonia Jones
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Eric Idle originally recorded the song "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" in his normal singing voice. After deciding this was not quite right, he re-recorded it with a Cockney accent, singing the new dub in a hotel room with mattresses pushed up against the walls. The line, "Bernie, I said, they'll never make their money back" refers to Lord Bernard Delfont pulling out of financing the movie at the last minute. In the 2000s, the song was reused in the musical "Spamalot," adapted from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. See more »Goofs
During the crucifixion scene, after the PFJ sing "For he's a jolly good fellow", you can see a very obvious double for John Cleese playing "Reg" amongst the PFJ when John Cleese enters the scene as the Centurion, looking to free Brian. 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
At the very end (after copyright) is still shown: If you have enjoyed this film, why not go and see "La Notte"? See more »Soundtracks
"Brian Song"Words by Michael Palin
Music by André Jacquemin and David Howman
Arranged by John Du Prez (as Trevor Jones)
Sung by Sonia Jones
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True, my tastes are eclectic. This movie is so incredibly clever and thought provoking that it's not surprising that it raised so many hackles. Plus, it's as fast paced and funny as a Marx Brothers movie without the musical breaks. You can watch it 20 times and you'll still sing at the end. Undoubtedly one of the top 10!!