Cast and crew
Life of Brian (1979)
22 cast and 59 crew, as credited. Cast in billing order; crew by department.
Cast22
Graham ChapmanWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John CleeseWise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry GilliamMan Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric IdleMr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry JonesMandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael PalinWise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Terence BaylerGregory
Carol ClevelandMrs. Gregory
Kenneth ColleyJesus
Neil InnesA Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeownFalse Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John YoungMatthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath- Gwen TaylorMrs. Big Nose
- Sue Jones-DaviesJudith Iscariot
- Peter Brett—
- John CasePilate's Wife
Chris LanghamAlfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlanAnother Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard- Bernard McKennaParvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
- Spike MilliganSpike
- George HarrisonMr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
- Charles KnodePasser-by (uncredited)
Crew59
Directing
- Terry JonesDirector
- Jonathan BensonFirst Assistant Director
- Lotfi ThabetAssistant Director
- Benamar HamidaAssistant Director
- Slim MzaliAssistant Director
- Brenda LoaderContinuity
- Matthew BinnsThird Assistant Director
- Melvin LindSecond Assistant Director
Writing
- Terry GilliamScreenplay
- John CleeseScreenplay
- Terry JonesScreenplay
- Graham ChapmanScreenplay
- Eric IdleScreenplay
- Michael PalinScreenplay
Production
- John GoldstoneProducer
- Denis O'BrienExecutive Producer
- Tim HamptonAssociate Producer
- George HarrisonExecutive Producer
- Tarak Ben AmmarExecutive Producer
- Ron SwinburneProduction Accountant
- Jennie RaglanProduction Assistant
- Hilary SandisonProducer's Assistant
- Ridha TurkiAccountant
- Christina BiziouLocation Assistant
Camera
- Peter BiziouDirector of Photography
- John StanierCamera Operator
- Sadok Ben AmorGrip
- David ApplebyStill Photographer
Editing
- Julian DoyleEditor
- Rodney GlennFirst Assistant Editor
Sound and music
- Tony OrtonSound Effects Editor
- Geoffrey BurgonOriginal Music Composer
- Garth MarshallSound Recordist
- John FosterSound
- Philip ChubbAssistant Sound Engineer
- Marcus DodsConductor
- David WattsDolby Consultant
Art
- Roger ChristianArt Direction
- Terry GilliamProduction Design
- Mohammed AzounadheaAssistant Art Director
Costume and make-up
- Charles KnodeCostume Design
- Hazel PethigCostume Design
- Kenteas BrineMakeup Artist, Hairstylist
- Hassen SoufiSet Dressing Artist
- Ken LintottWigmaker
- Faouzia ChouraHairstylist, Makeup Artist
- Fatma JaziriMakeup Artist, Hairstylist
- Sue IgnatiusMakeup Artist, Hairstylist
- Elaine CarewMakeup & Hair
- Maggie WestonMakeup Artist, Hairstylist
- Diana WebberHairstylist, Makeup Artist
Visual effects
- Kent HoustonVisual Effects
- Terry GilliamAnimation
- Bob CuffMatte Painter
Lighting
- Roy RodhouseElectrician
- Brian SmithElectrician
Crew
- Peter ThompsonPublic Relations
- Alan AnnandLoader
- John SpottiswoodScenic Artist