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Monty Python’s Life of Brian
A rapid-fire, irreverent comedy that mixes slapstick, wordplay, and surreal satire, leaving you laughing at the absurdity of belief and bureaucracy.
About 1979 film directed by Terry Jones
Genres comedy, parody, religious satire
Directed by Terry Jones
Written by Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones
Starring George Harrison, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Spike Milligan
Music Geoffrey Burgon
Runtime 94 min
Country United Kingdom
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