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17 August 1979 (USA) moreTagline:
A motion picture destined to offend nearly two thirds of the civilized world. And severely annoy the other third. morePlot:
Brian is born on the original Christmas, in the stable next door. He spends his life being mistaken for a messiah. full summary | full synopsisNewsDesk:
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One of the top 10 of all time more (257 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Graham Chapman | ... | Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus | |
| John Cleese | ... | Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur | |
| Terry Gilliam | ... | Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood & Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee | |
| Eric Idle | ... | Mr. Cheeky / Stan (Loretta) / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee | |
| 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 / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus | |
| 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 | |
| Peter Brett |
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Also Known As:
Brian of Nazareth (UK) (working title)Jesus Christ: Lust for Glory (UK) (working title)
Monty Python's Life of Brian (UK) (complete title)
The Gospel According to St. Brian (UK) (working title)
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94 minCountry:
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Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Canada:R (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Norway:(Banned) (1979 - 1980) | Finland:K-16 (1988) | Finland:K-16 (cut) (1980) | Netherlands:MG6 (DVD rating) | Iceland:L | Spain:T | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:(Banned) | Norway:18 (1980) | Sweden:15 | Australia:MA (Special Edition DVD) | France:U | Australia:M | Brazil:18 | Argentina:16 (re-rating) | Argentina:18 (original rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Ireland:(Banned) (1979-1987) | Ireland:15 (re-rating) | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:11 (re-rating) (2004) | UK:15 (video rating) (1988) | UK:AA (original rating) | USA:RFun Stuff
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Owing to a bad recording during the Mr.Papadopolous scene, George Harrison's single line, had to be re-dubbed. Harrison was unavailable at the time, so Michael Palin stepped in. It's his voice saying "Ullo", not George. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: When the crowd of people that follow Brian claim he is performing miracles a blind man says he is healed. When he falls into the hole you can see there is a stunt mat there to break his fall. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Wise Man #1: Ahem!
Brian?s mother: Oh!
[falls over in chair]
Brian?s mother: Who are you?
Wise Man #2: We are three wise men.
Brian?s mother: What?
Wise Man #1: We are three wise men.
Brian?s mother: Well, what are you doing creeping around a cow shed at two o'clock in the morning? That doesn't sound very wise to me.
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Brian Song moreFAQ
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True, my tastes are eclectic. This movie is so incredibly clever and thought provoking that it's not surprising that it raised so many hackles. Plus, it's as fast paced and funny as a Marx Brothers movie without the musical breaks. You can watch it 20 times and you'll still sing at the end. Undoubtedly one of the top 10!!