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Overview
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A motion picture destined to offend nearly two thirds of the civilized world. And severely annoy the other third. morePlot:
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 (warning! may contain spoilers)NewsDesk:
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Ave Monty Python! moreCast
(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]
Vida de Brian, La (Argentina) (Spain) [es]
Brian élete (Hungary) [hu]
Brian di Nazareth (Italy) [it]
Brianin elämä (Finland) [fi]
Brians liv (Finland: Swedish title) [sv]
Herrans liv, Ett (Sweden) [sv]
Leben des Brian, Das (West Germany) [de]
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]
Vie de Brian, La (France) [fr]
Zivot Briana (Czech Republic) [cs]
Zywot Briana (Poland) [pl]
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
94 minCountry:
UKColor:
Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | Australia:M (TV rating) | Portugal:M/12 | Australia:MA | Sweden:15 | Singapore:(Banned) | Brazil:18 | Spain:T | Finland:K-16 (1988) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Norway:(Banned) (1979 - 1980) | France:U | Norway:18 (1980) | Netherlands:MG6 (DVD rating) | Finland:K-16 (cut) (1980) | 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:RMOVIEmeter: 
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When Michael Palin as Pontius Pilate addressed the soldiers daring them to laugh, he was truly daring them. The soldier extras were ordered by the Pythons to stand there and not laugh but not told what Palin was going to do. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Man with suit and tie is seen walking in the background of the "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" scene when the camera looks down the line of crosses. moreQuotes:
[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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Brian Song moreFAQ
Why do the closing credits suggest you might also enjoy seeing 'La Notte'?Is this movie based on a book?
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This is, in my opinion, the best religious movie ever made. Monty Python's Flying Circus knows how to do everything hilariously. Focusing on Brian Cohen (Graham Chapman), who gets mistaken for the messiah in Judea in 33 AD, the movie pokes fun at everything: Romans, Jews, imperialism, even extraterrestrials. With sardonic lines almost every minute, they play religious fundamentalism for what it is: silly. I don't even know which scene was my favorite; every part was so funny. You'll never forget the song at the end. This is comedy in its greatest form, and it makes sense that it would come from the guys who brought us the "parrot sketch". Absolutely a hoot.