Movie · 1979
Life of Brian
“He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.”
Released 17 August 1979 94 min Comedy More from 1979 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗
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.
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How old were they?
John Young
as Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Spike Milligan
as Spike
Terence Bayler
as Gregory
Kenneth Colley
as Jesus
Gwen Taylor
as Mrs. Big Nose
John Cleese
as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Graham Chapman
as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
Terry Gilliam
as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Peter Brett
Andrew MacLachlan
as Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Terry Jones
as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Carol Cleveland
as Mrs. Gregory
Eric Idle
as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Michael Palin
as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
George Harrison
as Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
Neil Innes
as A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown
as False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
Sue Jones-Davies
as Judith Iscariot
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The numbers
33years between the oldest and youngest billed
63John Young — oldest on the call sheet
30Sue Jones-Davies — youngest billed
40average age of the credited cast