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Monty Python's Life of Brian / HandMade Films ; written by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin ; produced by John Goldstone ; directed by Terry Jones.
Van Pelt - Video Collection (ask at Circulation Desk) PN1997 .M668 2026
Available
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Criterion collection ; 61.
- The Criterion collection ; 61
- Standardized Title:
- Life of Brian (Motion picture)
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Jesus Christ--Parodies, imitations, etc--Drama.
- Jesus Christ.
- Christianity--Drama.
- Christianity.
- Pseudo-Messiahs--Drama.
- Pseudo-Messiahs.
- Romans--Judaea (Region)--Drama.
- Romans.
- Judaea (Region)--Politics and government--Drama.
- Judaea (Region).
- Genre:
- Bible films.
- Dark comedy films.
- Feature films.
- Fiction films.
- Historical films.
- Parody films.
- Religious films.
- Video recordings for hard of hearing people.
- Physical Description:
- 2 videodiscs (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded insert
- 4 3/4 in.
- polychrome
- Edition:
- Python-approved 4K UHD special edition.
- Other Title:
- Life of Brian
- Place of Publication:
- [New York, NY] : The Criterion Collection, [2026]
- Language Note:
- English dialogue; English SDH.
- System Details:
- 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, region A; wide screen (1.85:1); Dolby Vision HDR; DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 surround, 5.1; System requirements: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player required. 4K television required for full 4K UHD effect; can also be viewed using a 1080 television without full 4K UHD effects.
- digital
- optical
- surround
- DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
- DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- video file
- 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
- region A
- Summary:
- The anarchic irreverence of British comedy legends Monty Python is at its most inspired in this brilliant send-up of the blockbuster biblical epic. In a stable in ancient Jerusalem, a child is born a child who will grow up to be Brian, an ordinary Judean who goes on to live an extraordinary life, becoming entangled in a plot to overthrow the Roman empire and being mistaken for the Messiah, among other unlikely events. Featuring ribald Roman puns, sharp political commentary, and an audacious crucifixion-themed musical number, the Pythons₂ most ambitious film is a hilarious satire of dogma and blind faith in which nothing is sacred.
- Participant:
- Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin.
- Credits:
- Director of photography, Peter Biziou ; editor, Julian Doyle ; music composed by Geoffrey Burgon.
- Notes:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1979.
- Special features: Two audio commentaries featuring Pythons Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin; The story behind Brian (2007), a making-of documentary; The Pythons (1979) a documentary about Monty Python; Behind-the-scenes Super 8 film shot by Palin; five deleted scenes with commentary by the Pythons; Original British radio ads starring Mrs. Cleese, Mrs. Gilliam, Mrs. Idle and Palin's dentist; original illustrated recording by the Pythons of an early version of their screenplay; animated stills gallery; trailer; Booklet containing an essay by film critic Bilge Ebiri.
- Wide screen (1.85:1).
- ISBN:
- 9798886074093
- OCLC:
- 1581751711
- Publisher Number:
- 715515332217
- 19353253 Midwest Tape
- CC3799UHD-1 The Criterion Collection (film)
- CC3799UHD-2 The Criterion Collection (special features)
- CC3799UHD The Criterion Collection
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