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Life of Brian (1979) 8.1
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8.1/10 from 170,574 users
Metascore: 75/100
Reviews: 287 user | 94 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 | ... | ||
| 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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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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Theatrically re-released in the US on 30 April 2004 for its 25th anniversary, two months after the theatrical release of The Passion of the Christ. See more »Goofs
As Brian is dragged away by Roman guards after the failed plot to abduct Pilate's wife, it's quite easy to see the padding in his costume that's there to protect him from the floor he's being dragged over. 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
Moose Choreography See more »Soundtracks
"Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life"Written 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.