Popularity: 6 (history)
Director: | Terry Jones |
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Writer: | Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, John Cleese |
Staring: |
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. | |
Release Date: | Aug 17, 1979 |
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Director: | Terry Jones |
Writer: | Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, John Cleese |
Genres: | Comedy |
Keywords | jewry, roman empire, three kings, crucifixion, bethlehem, independence movement, satire, parody, religion, sermon on the mount, anarchic comedy, mother son relationship, hilarious, religious satire |
Production Companies | Python (Monty) Pictures Limited, Handmade Films |
Box Office |
Revenue: $20,833,252
Budget: $4,000,000 |
Updates |
Updated: Jul 31, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
Name | Character |
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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 |
George Harrison | Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited) |
Charles Knode | Passer-by (uncredited) |
Name | Job |
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Graham Chapman | Screenplay |
Terry Gilliam | Animation, Production Design, Screenplay |
Eric Idle | Screenplay |
Terry Jones | Director, Screenplay |
Michael Palin | Screenplay |
Julian Doyle | Editor |
David Appleby | Still Photographer |
Charles Knode | Costume Design |
Hazel Pethig | Costume Design |
Kenteas Brine | Hairstylist, Makeup Artist |
Tony Orton | Sound Effects Editor |
Kent Houston | Visual Effects |
Mohammed Azounadhea | Assistant Art Director |
John Stanier | Camera Operator |
Sadok Ben Amor | Grip |
Hassen Soufi | Set Dressing Artist |
Ken Lintott | Wigmaker |
Alan Annand | Loader |
Peter Thompson | Public Relations |
John Spottiswood | Scenic Artist |
Garth Marshall | Sound Recordist |
Jonathan Benson | First Assistant Director |
Rodney Glenn | First Assistant Editor |
Roy Rodhouse | Electrician |
Ron Swinburne | Production Accountant |
Brenda Loader | Continuity |
Melvin Lind | Second Assistant Director |
Matthew Binns | Third Assistant Director |
Philip Chubb | Assistant Sound Engineer |
Christina Biziou | Location Assistant |
Marcus Dods | Conductor |
Ridha Turki | Accountant |
Bob Cuff | Matte Painter |
Hilary Sandison | Producer's Assistant |
Jennie Raglan | Production Assistant |
Brian Smith | Electrician |
John Foster | Sound |
Elaine Carew | Makeup & Hair |
Faouzia Choura | Hairstylist, Makeup Artist |
Sue Ignatius | Hairstylist, Makeup Artist |
Fatma Jaziri | Hairstylist, Makeup Artist |
Diana Webber | Hairstylist, Makeup Artist |
Maggie Weston | Hairstylist, Makeup Artist |
Benamar Hamida | Assistant Director |
Slim Mzali | Assistant Director |
Lotfi Thabet | Assistant Director |
David Watts | Dolby Consultant |
Geoffrey Burgon | Original Music Composer |
Peter Biziou | Director of Photography |
Roger Christian | Art Direction |
John Cleese | Screenplay |
Name | Title |
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Tarak Ben Ammar | Executive Producer |
George Harrison | Executive Producer |
John Goldstone | Producer |
Tim Hampton | Associate Producer |
Denis O'Brien | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
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2024 | 4 | 43 | 59 | 30 |
2024 | 5 | 61 | 67 | 48 |
2024 | 6 | 47 | 71 | 30 |
2024 | 7 | 38 | 60 | 25 |
2024 | 8 | 33 | 47 | 22 |
2024 | 9 | 29 | 51 | 22 |
2024 | 10 | 30 | 50 | 18 |
2024 | 11 | 28 | 50 | 21 |
2024 | 12 | 29 | 37 | 24 |
2025 | 1 | 30 | 42 | 23 |
2025 | 2 | 25 | 32 | 4 |
2025 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 3 |
2025 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 |
2025 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 4 |
2025 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
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2025 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
2025 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
2025 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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2024 | 8 | 879 | 903 |
This isn't Monty Python's best. In fact, it's very ordinary humor for the most part. The story of another man living a life parallel to Jesus could have been much funnier than this. However, people who love "dry humor" may appreciate this one more. It isn't the slapstick humor that we usually ge ... t from Monty Python that leaves a person nearly dying of laughter. It's very low key humor. The only memorable scene is the suicide squad that comes to save Brian, which lasts a few seconds. It's not totally boring, but it comes close. 4/10
**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 e ... ssence, 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 this film, starting with the incredible performances by the Pythons, in particular Graham Chapman and Terry Jones. The humor is what they have accustomed the public to, and the film does not disappoint the group's fans. Even so, I couldn't help but have the feeling that this film was quite inferior to “The Holy Grail”. On a technical level, I believe it is worth highlighting the costumes and sets, which are at the best level and set the story very well in time and space. And the final scene, where the crucified sing a well-known and very positivist melody, cannot be more surrealist than it is.