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

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Graham Chapman Graham Chapman
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese John Cleese
Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam Terry Gilliam
Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood & Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle 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 Terry Jones
Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael Palin Michael Palin
Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie /
Terence Bayler Terence Bayler
Gregory
Carol Cleveland Carol Cleveland
Mrs. Gregory


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Graham Chapman Graham Chapman
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John Cleese John Cleese
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Brilliant! Classic Monty Python!

16 years, 9 months ago at May 12 10:18
2 votes
"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

10 years, 6 months ago at Aug 6 13:57
1 vote
I have already seen this movie but, since it was a while back and since it was available on Netflix, I was quite eager to check it out again. Well, I was surprised by how little I actually remembered it but I still loved this movie though, even after all these years. I have to admit that, even though I always admired the Monty Python’s work, I actually always struggled with their humor (for exam... read more

Monty Python's Life of Brian

12 years, 11 months ago at Mar 7 15:08
1 vote
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
Tags: Comedy (70), Religion (29), Monty Python (26), Satire (25), British (24), 1979 (17), 1970s (16), Historical (12), UK (11), Spoof (11), Nudity (9), Jerusalem (8), Alien (8), Singing (8), Execution (8), Crucifixion (8), Stoning (7), Graffiti (7), Dungeon (7), Hermit (6)
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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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