Life of Brian

Plot summary

Irreverent satire of Biblical films and religious intolerance focuses on Brian, a Jew in Roman-occupied Judea. After joining up with an anti-Roman political organization, Brian is mistaken for a prophet, and becomes a reluctant Messiah. Written by Scott Renshaw {as.idc@forsythe.stanford.edu}

Brian is born in a stable on Christmas, right next to You Know Who. The wise men appear and begin to distribute gifts. The star moves further, so they take it all back and move on. This is how Brian's life goes. The Jews are looking for a release from the Romans, Spiritual and political decay, keep looking for signs and a group decides Brian is the Messiah. He cannot convince them he is not. He joins the Peoples' Front of Judea, one of several dozen separatist groups who actually do nothing, but really hate the Romans. While not about Jesus, it is about those who hadn't time, or interest to listen to his message. Many Political and Social comments. Written by John Vogel {jlvogel@comcast.net}

The Monty Pyton team tells the life, death and resurrection (?) of Brian from Nazareth, an unwilling prophet who wants to free his land from the oppression of Rome. When Brian covers a huge wall with the writing "ROMANI ITE DOMUM" (Romans go home), a local revolutionary group begins to take him seriously... Written by Flavio Rizzardi {spillo@maya.dei.unpid.it}

Cast of Life of Brian

	Graham Chapman	...	Wise Man #2/Brian Cohen/Biggus Dickus
	John Cleese	...	Wise Man #1/Reg/Jewish Official/Centurion/Deadly Dirk/Arthur
	Terry Gilliam	...	Man Even Further Forward/Revolutionary/Jailer/Blood & 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
	Peter Brett