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