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Life of Brian (1979)

R  94 min  -  Comedy   -  17 August 1979 (USA)
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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

Cast overview, first billed only:
Graham Chapman ...
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 Terence Bayler ...
Gregory
Carol Cleveland Carol Cleveland ...
Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley Kenneth Colley ...
Neil Innes Neil Innes ...
A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown Charles McKeown ...
False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John Young John Young ...
Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen Taylor Gwen Taylor ...
Mrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-Davies Sue Jones-Davies ...
Peter Brett Peter Brett
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Storyline

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>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Judea | Revolutionary | Satire | Alien | Sermon On The Mount  | See more »

Taglines:

A motion picture destined to offend nearly two thirds of the civilized world. And severely annoy the other third. See more »

Genres:

Comedy

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

UK

Language:

English | Latin

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Monty Python's Life of Brian See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$140,034 (USA) (19 August 1979) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$20,045,115 (USA) (1979)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

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

Revealing mistakes: Just prior to the space alien scene, when Brian is falling off the obelisk, you can see the bungee cord attached to his feet. 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

"Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life"
Written by Eric Idle
Arranged by John Altman
Sung by Eric Idle and chorus See more »