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


Life of Brian Poster



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:

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
 
 

Uncredited Cast:


George Harrison
Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
 
Charles Knode
Passer-by (uncredited)
 
 

Sound Crew:


Philip Chubb
Assistant Sound Engineer
John Foster
Sound
Garth Marshall
Sound Recordist
 
Tony Orton
Sound Effects Editor
David Watts
Dolby Consultant
 

Special Visual Effects Crew:


Bob Cuff
Matte Painter
Terry Gilliam
Animation
 
Kent Houston
Visual Effects
 

Art Department:


Mohammed Azounadhea
Assistant Art Director
 
John Spottiswood
Scenic Artist
 
 

Directing Crew:


Jonathan Benson
First Assistant Director
Matthew Binns
Third Assistant Director
Benamar Hamida
Assistant Director
 
Melvin Lind
Second Assistant Director
Slim Mzali
Assistant Director
Lotfi Thabet
Assistant Director
 
 

Camera and Electrical Department:


Sadok Ben Amor
Grip
Alan Annand
Loader
David Appleby
Still Photographer
 
Roy Rodhouse
Electrician
Brian Smith
Electrician
John Stanier
Camera Operator
 
 

Costume and Wardrobe Department:


Hassen Soufi
Set Dressing Artist
 
 

Other Crew:


Peter Thompson
Public Relations
 
 


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