Life of Brian 1979
8 / 10
Life of Brian
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.
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.
Videos & Photos
All 2 Videos & 41 Photos
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Full Cast & Crew
... Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
... Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
... Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Mem
... Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Ja
... Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Ass
... Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring
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See All 1 Reviews03 Apr 2023 by drystyx
This isn't Monty Python's best. In fact, it's very ordinary humor for the most part. The story of another man living a life parallel to Jesus could have been much funnier than this. However, people who love "dry humor" may appreciate this one more. It isn't the slapstick humor that we usually get from Monty Python that leaves a person nearly dying of laughter. It's very low key humor. The only memorable scene is the suicide squad that comes to save Brian, which lasts a few seconds. It's not totally boring, but it comes close. 4/10
Genres:
Release Date:
Aug 17, 1979 (United Kingdom)
Run Time:
1hr 34`
MMPA Rating:
R
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Status:
Released
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Life of Brian
This isn't Monty Python's best. In fact, it's very ordinary humor for the most part. The story of another man living a life parallel to Jesus could have been much funnier than this. However, people who love "dry humor" may appreciate this one more. It isn't the slapstick humor that we usually get from Monty Python that leaves a person nearly dying of laughter. It's very low key humor. The only memorable scene is the suicide squad that comes to save Brian, which lasts a few seconds. It's not totally boring, but it comes close. 4/10
Cast & Crew of
Life of Brian
Directors & Credit Writers
... Third Assistant Director
... Assistant Director
... Continuity
Cast
... Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
... Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
... Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Mem
... Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Ja
... Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Ass
... Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring
... Gregory
... Mrs. Gregory
... Jesus
... A Weedy Samaritan
... False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
... Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
... Mrs. Big Nose
... Judith Iscariot
PB
Peter Brett...
JC
John Case... Pilate's Wife
... Alfonso / Giggling Guard
... Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
... Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
... Spike
Produced By
... Executive Producer
... Producer's Assistant
... Production Accountant
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Life of Brian
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Photos ( 41 )
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