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Life of Brian

Terry Jones

1979 • 1h 34m

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, ...

Life of Brian

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Trailer

Cast

Graham Chapman

Graham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

John Cleese

John CleeseWise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur

Terry Gilliam

Terry GilliamMan Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee

Eric Idle

Eric IdleMr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee

Terry Jones

Terry JonesMandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant

Michael Palin

Michael PalinWise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus

Terence Bayler

Terence BaylerGregory

Carol Cleveland

Carol ClevelandMrs. Gregory

Kenneth Colley

Kenneth ColleyJesus

Neil Innes

Neil InnesA Weedy Samaritan

Charles McKeown

Charles McKeownFalse Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

John Young

John YoungMatthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Gwen Taylor

Gwen TaylorMrs. Big Nose

Sue Jones-Davies

Sue Jones-DaviesJudith Iscariot

Crew

Terry Jones

Terry JonesDirector

Peter Biziou

Peter BiziouDirector of Photography

Julian Doyle

Julian DoyleEditor

Terry Gilliam

Terry GilliamProduction Design

Graham Chapman

Graham ChapmanScreenplay

John Cleese

John CleeseScreenplay

Eric Idle

Eric IdleScreenplay

Michael Palin

Michael PalinScreenplay

Tarak Ben Ammar

Tarak Ben AmmarExecutive Producer

George Harrison

George HarrisonExecutive Producer

David Appleby

David ApplebyStill Photographer

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