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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.

He wasn't the messiah. He was a very naughty boy.

Genres: Comedy

Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam

Released: August 17, 1979

Runtime: 94.0

Popularity Rating: 10.714

HandMade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures

United Kingdom

Brian Cohen Graham Chapman
Arthur John Cleese
Crucifee Terry Gilliam
Mr. Cheeky Eric Idle
Mandy Cohen Terry Jones
Wise Man #3 Michael Palin
Gregory Terence Bayler
Mrs. Gregory Carol Cleveland
Jesus Kenneth Colley
A Weedy Samaritan Neil Innes
False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig Charles McKeown
Matthias John Young
Mrs. Big Nose Gwen Taylor
Judith Iscariot Sue Jones-Davies
Pilate's Wife John Case
Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard Andrew MacLachlan
Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard Bernard McKenna
Mr. Papadopolous George Harrison
Alfonso / Giggling Guard Chris Langham

Art — Art Direction: Roger Christian
Art — Assistant Art Director: Mohammed Azounadhea
Art — Production Design: Terry Gilliam
Camera — Camera Operator: John Stanier
Camera — Director of Photography: Peter Biziou
Camera — Grip: Sadok Ben Amor
Costume & Make-Up — Costume Design: Charles Knode
Costume & Make-Up — Costume Design: Hazel Pethig
Costume & Make-Up — Hairstylist: Kenteas Brine
Costume & Make-Up — Makeup Artist: Kenteas Brine
Costume & Make-Up — Set Dressing Artist: Hassen Soufi
Costume & Make-Up — Wigmaker: Ken Lintott
Crew — Loader: Alan Annand
Crew — Public Relations: Peter Thompson
Crew — Scenic Artist: John Spottiswood
Directing — Director: Terry Jones
Directing — First Assistant Director: Jonathan Benson
Editing — Editor: Julian Doyle
Editing — First Assistant Editor: Rodney Glenn
Lighting — Electrician: Roy Rodhouse
Production — Associate Producer: Tim Hampton
Production — Executive Producer: Denis O'Brien
Production — Executive Producer: George Harrison
Production — Executive Producer: Tarak Ben Ammar
Production — Producer: John Goldstone
Production — Production Accountant: Ron Swinburne
Sound — Dolby Consultant: David Watts
Sound — Original Music Composer: Geoffrey Burgon
Sound — Sound Effects Editor: Tony Orton
Sound — Sound Recordist: Garth Marshall
Visual Effects — Animation: Terry Gilliam
Visual Effects — Visual Effects: Kent Houston
Writing — Screenplay: Eric Idle
Writing — Screenplay: Graham Chapman
Writing — Screenplay: John Cleese
Writing — Screenplay: Michael Palin
Writing — Screenplay: Terry Gilliam
Writing — Screenplay: Terry Jones