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

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Terry Jones

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Graham Chapman
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

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

Terry Gilliam
Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood & Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee

Eric Idle
Mr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Cru

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 /

Terence Bayler
Gregory

Carol Cleveland
Mrs. Gregory

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John Cleese
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Brilliant! Classic Monty Python!

16 years, 2 months ago at May 12 10:18

PvtCaboose91

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"He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy!"

After the Monty Python troupe bathed in the massive success of their hilarious low-budget picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the team soon regrouped to produce another silly, incredibly hilarious comedy. Life of Brian is a brilliant sacrilegious production that combines irreverent humour as well as political and religious satire... read more

A classic

9 years, 11 months ago at Aug 6 13:57

johanlefourbe

1 vote

By now, I have seen all the movies involving the Monty Python and while I was wildly enthousiast at first, I must admit it that I was a little bit disappointed. I mean, I more or less enjoyed all their movies but I didn’t find them really excellent and I came to the conclusion that their humor is not really my cup of tea. However, there is one exception and it is this flick. Indeed, contrary to ... read more

Monty Python's Life of Brian

12 years, 4 months ago at Mar 7 15:08

Rath

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This is, for me, the best film of the British comedy group Monty Python. More basting that "Knights of the Square Table" and less pretentious than "The Meaning of Life", the various sketches, here, have greater coherence and substance criticism. Even the production design is more elaborate, with the soundtrack and songs. The script, the best, no doubt, interpretations, satire oozes everywhere.
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The life and times of Brian Cohen who was born on the original Christmas, in the stable next door, and is inadvertently acclaimed as the Messiah and he spends his life being mistaken for a messiah thanks to a series of comical misunderstandings.

Release date: 17 August 1979
UPC: 013131067491

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"(1979) Brian is born on the original Christmas, in the stable next door to Jesus. He spends his life being mistaken for a messiah."

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"Es muy original su manera de burlarse de dogmas religiosos a través de varios recursos humorísticos. Eso sí, bastante absurdista en ciertos puntos."

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" "He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy! Now, piss off!" Directed by Terry Jones Written by Terry Jones, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle and Michael Palin Music by Geoffrey Burgon Cinematography by Peter Biziou Editing by Julian Doyle"

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Utterly hilarious from start to finish!

“Life of Brian may have caused controversy on release, but this has always been my personal favourite of the Monty Python movies. Why? Because it is hilarious! True, the story isn't the best component of the film, but everything else works wonders. It is essentially an irreverent and inspired send up of religious epics, and is helped brilliantly by gags and a script that is so joyfully juvenile, if extremely rude, and quotable. Quotes such as "He's not the Messiah. He is a very naughty boy" and "Welease Wodewick" had me literally peeing my pants. The sets are realistic and all of the Pythons who here take several pot shots at their favourite targets, especially Terry Jones, Graham Chapman and Michael Palin are on top form. Overall, irreverent and hilarious, a must see! 10/10 Bethany Cox” read more

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