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Life of Brian

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Calorie Rating: 132
Released: 1979-08-17
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 94 Minutes
Budget: 4000000
Revenue 20700000
Studios: Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures Limited,


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.

Director / Directors

Terry Jones
Director
Jonathan Benson
First Assistant Director
Benamar Hamida
Assistant Director

Slim Mzali
Assistant Director
Lotfi Thabet
Assistant Director
Brenda Loader
Continuity

Melvin Lind
Second Assistant Director
Matthew Binns
Third Assistant Director


Cast

Graham Chapman
Character: Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese
Character: Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam
Character: Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee

Eric Idle
Character: Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones
Character: Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael Palin
Character: Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus

Terence Bayler
Character: Gregory
Carol Cleveland
Character: Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley
Character: Jesus

Neil Innes
Character: A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown
Character: False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John Young
Character: Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Gwen Taylor
Character: Mrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-Davies
Character: Judith Iscariot

John Case
Character: Pilate's Wife
Chris Langham
Character: Alfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlan
Character: Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Bernard McKenna
Character: Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Spike Milligan
Character: Spike
George Harrison
Character: Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)

Charles Knode
Character: Passer-by (uncredited)


Production and Crew

Geoffrey Burgon
Original Music Composer
Peter Biziou
Director of Photography

Terry Gilliam
Production Design
Roger Christian
Art Direction

Charles Knode
Costume Design
Hazel Pethig
Costume Design
Kenteas Brine
Makeup Artist

Tony Orton
Sound Effects Editor
Kent Houston
Visual Effects
Graham Chapman
Screenplay

John Cleese
Screenplay
Terry Gilliam
Screenplay
Eric Idle
Screenplay

Terry Jones
Screenplay
Michael Palin
Screenplay
Tarak Ben Ammar
Executive Producer

Tim Hampton
Associate Producer
George Harrison
Executive Producer
Denis O'Brien
Executive Producer

Mohammed Azounadhea
Assistant Art Director
John Stanier
Camera Operator

Kenteas Brine
Hairstylist
Hassen Soufi
Set Dressing Artist
Ken Lintott
Wigmaker

Peter Thompson
Public Relations
John Spottiswood
Scenic Artist

Garth Marshall
Sound Recordist
Rodney Glenn
First Assistant Editor
Roy Rodhouse
Electrician

Ron Swinburne
Production Accountant
David Watts
Dolby Consultant

Elaine Carew
Makeup & Hair
Faouzia Choura
Hairstylist

Faouzia Choura
Makeup Artist
Sue Ignatius
Hairstylist
Sue Ignatius
Makeup Artist

Fatma Jaziri
Hairstylist
Fatma Jaziri
Makeup Artist
Diana Webber
Hairstylist

Diana Webber
Makeup Artist
Maggie Weston
Hairstylist
Maggie Weston
Makeup Artist

Brian Smith
Electrician
David Appleby
Still Photographer
Philip Chubb
Assistant Sound Engineer

Christina Biziou
Location Assistant
Marcus Dods
Conductor
Ridha Turki
Accountant

Bob Cuff
Matte Painter
Hilary Sandison
Producer's Assistant
Jennie Raglan
Production Assistant