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rated 10

The jokes come tinned-custard thick and speeding-bullet fast, but it's not the volume of gags that sets the film apart - it's their variety and quality.

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Funny movie ever made

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Cast & Crew

Terry Jones
As Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Terry Jones
Director
George Harrison
As Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
John Cleese
As Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam
As Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Michael Palin
As Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Eric Idle
As Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Graham Chapman
As Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

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Join Brian Cohen, an unlikely hero, as he navigates the absurdities of life in ancient Judea. Born in a stable next door to Jesus, Brian grows up to become a rebellious young man who joins the People's Front of Judea, a bumbling independence movement. With his mother's revelation that he's half-Roman, Brian must confront his own identity while trying to impress Judith, a beautiful young rebel. When he's not evading his followers or getting scolded by his shrill mother, Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and obsessive acronym-loving separatists. Will Brian find his place in this chaotic world? Find out in this hilarious and thought-provoking comedy.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Life of Brian include Top Secret!, Airplane!, Carry On England, Porky's II: The Next Day, Comfort and Joy, Meatballs.

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Life of Brian was released in theaters on August 17, 1979.