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17/08/1979 Comedy 1h 34m
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He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy.

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.

  1. Terry Jones

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Graham Chapman

    Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

  2. John Cleese

    Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur

  3. Terry Gilliam

    Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee

  4. Eric Idle

    Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee

  5. Terry Jones

    Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant

  6. Michael Palin

    Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus

  7. Terence Bayler

    Gregory

  8. Carol Cleveland

    Mrs. Gregory

  9. Kenneth Colley

    Jesus

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Reviews

A review by Filipe Manuel Neto
Written by Filipe Manuel Neto on 2023-10-06
**It's an excellent comic film, but much inferior to “The Holy Grail”.**

There is consensus on the impact that Monty Python had on humor, and on the way comedy is seen and performed. After a bombastic television series and a highly successful first film, they decided to make this film which, in essence, is a satire on the great biblical epics of the past. In this film, we follow Brian, a man who was born a short distance from Jesus and is constantly confused with him.

I'm not conservative enough to not appreciate a religious joke if it's good, and there are a lot of good things in th...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$4,000,000.00

Revenue
$20,833,252.00

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