Life of Brian (1979) - He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.

Life of Brian

He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.
( Comedy )

US Runtime: 94 min

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Premiere Date:
Aug 17, 1979 [USA]

Director:	Terry Jones [Director]

Writers:	Graham Chapman [Screenplay] John Cleese [Screenplay] Terry Gilliam [Screenplay] Eric Idle [Screenplay] Terry Jones [Screenplay] Michael Palin [Screenplay]

Producers:	Tarak Ben Ammar [Executive Producer] John Goldstone [Producer] Tim Hampton [Associate Producer] George Harrison [Executive Producer] Denis O'Brien [Executive Producer]

Cinematography:	Peter Biziou [Director of Photography]

Edited by:	Julián Doyle [Editor]

Music Composed by	Geoffrey Burgon [Original Music Composer]

Production Design:	Terry Gilliam [Production Design]

Costume Design:	Charles Knode [Costume Design] Hazel Pethig [Costume Design]

Production Companys:	Handmade Films (GB) Handmade Films Ltd. Python (Monty) Pictures Limited

Plot Summary:

Born on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah.

Cast: (First 20, for the rest click 'Show All Cast & Crew' below.)

Graham Chapman Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus John Cleese Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur Terry Gilliam Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and 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 Iscariot Peter Brett 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

Miscellaneous Companies:

Berman's and Nathan's costumes Chappell Recording Studio music recording Gpil costumes Joe Dunton & Co. Ltd. camera equipment provided by Lee Lighting Ltd. grip and lighting equipment Memmo of Rome location catering Olympic Sound Studios music recording		Perruzzi costumes Pompei shoes Rancati military uniforms Redwood Recording Studios music recording Roma Transporta Cinematografica additional location facilities Trevor Pyke Sound Ltd. sound re-recording facility Wigs Specialties wigs and beards

Special Effects Department:

Abacus Productions matte paintings		Peerless Camera Co. Ltd. optical effects

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