Life of Brian
"He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy."
Originally released in 1979. Life of Brian is a comedy film. directed by Terry Jones.
Starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, and Terry Gilliam
Synopsis
Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (4,763 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$20.8M
5.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Graham Chapman
as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese
as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam
as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle
as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones
as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael Palin
as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Terence Bayler
as Gregory
Carol Cleveland
as Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley
as Jesus
Neil Innes
as A Weedy Samaritan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $20,833,252
Production Companies
- Handmade Films
- Python (Monty) Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life of Brian about?
Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mothe...
Who directed Life of Brian?
Life of Brian was directed by Terry Jones.
How long is Life of Brian?
Life of Brian has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Life of Brian released?
Life of Brian was released on August 17, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life of Brian?
The main cast of Life of Brian includes Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones.
Is Life of Brian worth watching?
Life of Brian has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 4,763 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.