Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979 · Movie

94 min English

5,147 votes

Comedy

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…

Where to watch in Germany

Available to stream with RTL+, Joyn Plus, Filmlegenden Amazon Channel, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+.

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Cast, directors & writers

Graham Chapman

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus · Writer

John Cleese

Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur · Writer

Terry Gilliam

Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee · Writer

Eric Idle

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

Terry Jones

Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant · Writer · Director

Michael Palin

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

Terence Bayler

Gregory

Carol Cleveland

Mrs. Gregory

Kenneth Colley

Jesus

Neil Innes

A Weedy Samaritan

Charles McKeown

False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig

John Young

Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath

Gwen Taylor

Mrs. Big Nose

Sue Jones-Davies

Judith Iscariot

Peter Brett

Actor

John Case

Pilate's Wife

Chris Langham

Alfonso / Giggling Guard

Andrew MacLachlan

Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Bernard McKenna

Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard

Spike Milligan

Spike

Keywords

roman empire jewry three kings crucifixion bethlehem independence movement satire parody religion sermon on the mount anarchic comedy mother son relationship antiquity hilarious religious satire

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