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Life of Brian

Life of Brian

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 17, 1979

Runtime

1h 34m

Genres

Comedy

User Score

78%

Original Title

Life of Brian

Production Companies

Handmade Films, Python (Monty) Pictures Limited

Director

Terry Jones

Budget

$4,000,000

Revenue

$20,700,000

Description

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.