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Life of Brian (1979)
Directed by Terry Jones
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Overview
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 separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python’s signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian’s life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.
Rated R | Length 94 minutes
Actors
Graham Chapman | John Cleese | Terry Gilliam | Eric Idle | Terry Jones | Michael Palin | Terence Bayler | Carol Cleveland | Kenneth Colley | Neil Innes | Charles McKeown | John Young | Gwen Taylor | Sue Jones-Davies | Peter Brett | John Case | Chris Langham | Andrew MacLachlan | Bernard McKenna | Spike Milligan | George Harrison | Charles Knode
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2025 | TV | Streaming | TV | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
A long overdue rewatch. It’s still very funny, although some of the bits kind of go on a little too long.
I remember the controversy around this film when it was released. I bet the religious nuts would still have the same reaction if it were released today.
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