Life of Brian

Life of Brian (1979)

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

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Summary

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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    Sound Geoffrey Burgon Original Music Composer
    Art Terry Gilliam Production Design
    Writing Graham Chapman Screenplay
    Writing John Cleese Screenplay
    Costume & Make-Up Kenteas Brine Makeup Artist
    Writing Michael Palin Screenplay
    Art Roger Christian Art Direction
    Camera Peter Biziou Director of Photography
    Editing Julian Doyle Editor
    Sound Tony Orton Sound Effects Editor
    Costume & Make-Up Hazel Pethig Costume Design
    Writing Terry Gilliam Screenplay
    Production John Goldstone Producer
    Costume & Make-Up Charles Knode Costume Design
    Writing Eric Idle Screenplay
    Directing Terry Jones Director
    Visual Effects Kent Houston Visual Effects
    Writing Terry Jones Screenplay
    Production Tarak Ben Ammar Executive Producer
    Production Tim Hampton Associate Producer
    Production George Harrison Executive Producer
    Production Denis O'Brien Executive Producer
    Costume & Make-Up Hassen Soufi Set Dressing Artist
    Visual Effects Terry Gilliam Animation
    Editing Rodney Glenn First Assistant Editor
    Camera John Stanier Camera Operator
    Costume & Make-Up Ken Lintott Wigmaker
    Crew Peter Thompson Public Relations
    Production Ron Swinburne Production Accountant
    Camera Sadok Ben Amor Grip
    Crew John Spottiswood Scenic Artist
    Art Mohammed Azounadhea Assistant Art Director
    Lighting Roy Rodhouse Electrician
    Sound David Watts Dolby Consultant
    Crew Alan Annand Loader
    Costume & Make-Up Kenteas Brine Hairstylist
    Sound Garth Marshall Sound Recordist
    Directing Jonathan Benson First Assistant Director
    Camera David Appleby Still Photographer
    Production Christina Biziou Location Assistant
    Production Hilary Sandison Producer's Assistant
    Directing Matthew Binns Third Assistant Director
    Production Jennie Raglan Production Assistant
    Visual Effects Bob Cuff Matte Painter
    Directing Brenda Loader Continuity
    Sound Marcus Dods Conductor
    Production Ridha Turki Accountant
    Directing Melvin Lind Second Assistant Director
    Sound Philip Chubb Assistant Sound Engineer
    Lighting Brian Smith Electrician
    Sound John Foster Sound
    Costume & Make-Up Elaine Carew Makeup & Hair
    Costume & Make-Up Faouzia Choura Hairstylist
    Costume & Make-Up Faouzia Choura Makeup Artist
    Costume & Make-Up Sue Ignatius Hairstylist
    Costume & Make-Up Sue Ignatius Makeup Artist
    Costume & Make-Up Fatma Jaziri Hairstylist
    Costume & Make-Up Fatma Jaziri Makeup Artist
    Costume & Make-Up Diana Webber Hairstylist
    Costume & Make-Up Diana Webber Makeup Artist
    Costume & Make-Up Maggie Weston Hairstylist
    Costume & Make-Up Maggie Weston Makeup Artist
    Directing Benamar Hamida Assistant Director
    Directing Slim Mzali Assistant Director
    Directing Lotfi Thabet Assistant Director