IMDb >
Life of Brian (1979)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsLife of Brian (1979) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 45 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 3) |
Overview
User Rating:
Your Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Release Date:
17 August 1979 (USA)
more
Tagline:
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
NewsDesk:
(41 articles)
Titmuss 'building career the hard way'
(From digitalspy. 6 February 2010, 4:35 AM, PST)
The HeyUGuys IMDb250 Project
(From HeyUGuys. 20 January 2010, 10:00 PM, PST)
(From digitalspy. 6 February 2010, 4:35 AM, PST)
The HeyUGuys IMDb250 Project
(From HeyUGuys. 20 January 2010, 10:00 PM, PST)
User Reviews:
One of the top 10 of all time
more (260 total)
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)
A Vida de Brian (Brazil) (Portugal) [pt]
La vida de Brian (Argentina) (Spain) [es]
Brian élete (Hungary) [hu]
Brian di Nazareth (Italy) [it]
Brianin elämä (Finland) [fi]
Brians liv (Finland: Swedish title) [sv]
Das Leben des Brian (West Germany) [de]
Enas profitis... ma ti profitis! (Greece) [el]
Ett herrans liv (Sweden) [sv]
La vie de Brian (France) [fr]
Monty Python - brianin elämä (Finland) (DVD box title) [fi]
Monty Python's Life of Brian - ett herrans liv (Sweden) [sv]
Monty Pythonuv zivot Briana (Czech Republic) (long title) [cs]
Profeten Brians liv og historie (Norway) [no]
Zivot Briana (Czech Republic) [cs]
Zywot Briana (Poland) [pl]
more
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)
A Vida de Brian (Brazil) (Portugal) [pt]
La vida de Brian (Argentina) (Spain) [es]
Brian élete (Hungary) [hu]
Brian di Nazareth (Italy) [it]
Brianin elämä (Finland) [fi]
Brians liv (Finland: Swedish title) [sv]
Das Leben des Brian (West Germany) [de]
Enas profitis... ma ti profitis! (Greece) [el]
Ett herrans liv (Sweden) [sv]
La vie de Brian (France) [fr]
Monty Python - brianin elämä (Finland) (DVD box title) [fi]
Monty Python's Life of Brian - ett herrans liv (Sweden) [sv]
Monty Pythonuv zivot Briana (Czech Republic) (long title) [cs]
Profeten Brians liv og historie (Norway) [no]
Zivot Briana (Czech Republic) [cs]
Zywot Briana (Poland) [pl]
more
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
94 min
Country:
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Canada:R (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
Norway:(Banned) (1979 - 1980) |
Finland:K-16 (cut) (1980) |
Finland:K-16 (1988) |
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
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The shots of all the people walking towards the mount at the beginning of the movie were accidental. It was late afternoon when they were shooting this scene, and suddenly, all the Tunisian extras left, as all the women had to prepare dinner for their families. The sweeping shots at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount sequence are of all the extras returning to the set.
more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: In the scene where the three wise men are praising Brian, an electrical extension lead is clearly visible hanging down on the right of the screen (wide screen format).
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.
more
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.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Gilmore Girls: Red Light on the Wedding Night (#2.3)" (2001)
more
Soundtrack:
Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life
more
FAQ
Why do the closing credits suggest you might also enjoy seeing 'La Notte'?Is "Life of Brian" based on a book?
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
more
more (260 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Life of Brian (1979) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Monty Python and the Holy Grail | The Meaning of Life | The Ruling Class | The Holy Mountain | Brazil |
|
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb top 250 movies | IMDb Comedy section |
| IMDb UK section | Add this title to MyMovies |














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!!