1979 · 94 min · R

Life of Brian

Name: Life of Brian
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

Directed by Terry Jones · Comedy

Life of Brian (1979) is a Comedy film, directed by Terry Jones set in Judea during ancient times. It runs 94 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of faith / religion and freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer

Geoffrey Burgon

Cinematography

Peter Biziou

Cast

Graham ChapmanJohn CleeseTerry GilliamEric IdleTerry JonesMichael PalinTerence BaylerCarol Cleveland

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Judea

Setting

Urban Desert

When

Ancient

Premise & themes

Themes

Faith / Religion Freedom & Oppression

Tone

ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Talky Dialogue Driven

Based on

Historical Fiction

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2004
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Life of Brian

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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