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Life of Brian

A humble individual from Nazareth is mistakenly identified as the Messiah following a series of unforeseen circumstances.

Brian of Nazareth, born on the same day as Jesus, takes a distinct path, only to converge with his counterpart's fate. He joins a Judean resistance movement to oust the Romans, achieving a small success by painting political graffiti on Jerusalem's walls. Despite the movement's ineffectiveness, Brian becomes a prophet and gains a following. His life is tragically cut short.

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Info about Life of Brian

Studio(s): Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Aug 17, 1979

Production Country: United Kingdom

Box Office Gross: $20,833,252.00

Budget: $4,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy

Main Cast

Graham ChapmanGraham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John CleeseJohn CleeseWise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry GilliamTerry GilliamMan Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric IdleEric IdleMr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant...
Terry JonesTerry JonesMandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael PalinMichael PalinWise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie...
Terence BaylerTerence BaylerGregory
Carol ClevelandCarol ClevelandMrs. Gregory
Kenneth ColleyKenneth ColleyJesus
Neil InnesNeil InnesA Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeownCharles McKeownFalse Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John YoungJohn YoungMatthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen TaylorGwen TaylorMrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-DaviesSue Jones-DaviesJudith Iscariot
Peter BrettPeter Brett
Chris LanghamChris LanghamAlfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlanAndrew MacLachlanAnother Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Bernard McKennaBernard McKennaParvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Spike MilliganSpike MilliganSpike
George HarrisonGeorge HarrisonMr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

Creators

Terry JonesTerry JonesDirector, Screenplay
Graham ChapmanGraham ChapmanScreenplay
John CleeseJohn CleeseScreenplay
Terry GilliamTerry GilliamScreenplay
Eric IdleEric IdleScreenplay
Michael PalinMichael PalinScreenplay

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