Monty Python's Life of Brian
(1979)
Tagline
He wasn't the messiah. He was a very naughty boy.
Starring
Graham Chapman John Cleese Terry Gilliam Eric Idle Terry Jones
Director
Genre
Running Time
94 minutes
Overview
A brilliant parody from the British comedy group Monty Python about the history of (not Jesus but the boy born right next door to The Manger, Brian). A Terry Jones directed film from 1979 that has since gained cult status. What many fans don't know is that this movie might never have happened if not for the financial assistance of George Harrison (of The Beatles).
Released
8 November 1979
Budget
£4,000,000
Revenue
£20,045,115
Language
English
Studio
Handmade Films Ltd.
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Cast
| Graham Chapman | ... | Brian Cohan |
| John Cleese | ... | Arthur |
| Terry Gilliam | ... | Crucifee |
| Eric Idle | ... | Mr. Cheeky |
| Terry Jones | ... | Mandy Cohan |
| Michael Palin | ... | Wise Man #3 |
| Terence Bayler | ... | Gregory |
| Carol Cleveland | ... | Mrs. Gregory |
| Kenneth Colley | ... | Jesus |
| Gwen Taylor | ... | Mrs. Big Nose |
| Sue Jones-Davies | ... | Judith |
| John Case | ... | Pilate's Wife |
Crew
| Michael Palin | ... | Screenplay |
| Terry Jones | ... | Screenplay |
| Eric Idle | ... | Screenplay |
| Terry Gilliam | ... | Screenplay |
| John Cleese | ... | Screenplay |
| Graham Chapman | ... | Screenplay |
| Kenteas Brine | ... | Makeup Artist |
| Charles Knode | ... | Costume Design |
| Hazel Pethig | ... | Costume Design |
| Roger Christian | ... | Art Direction |
| Tony Orton | ... | Sound Effects Editor |
| Kent Houston | ... | Visual Effects |
| Terry Gilliam | ... | Production Design |
| Julian Doyle | ... | Editor |
| Peter Biziou | ... | Director of Photography |
| Geoffrey Burgon | ... | Original Music Composer |
| John Goldstone | ... | Producer |
| Terry Jones | ... | Director |