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DVD

Monty Python's Life of Brian

Call Number

  • DVD COMEDY (CEN, EAS)

Edition

Widescreen version.

Languages

English dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired.

Performers

Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin.

Publication Information

[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, c1999.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Rated R.

Summary

The Pythons satirize religion, capital punishment, revolutionary politics, terrorism, graffiti, science fiction, and a host of other topics through the story of Brian, a first-century Judean.

Notes

Originally released as a motion picture in 1979.

Special features: theatrical trailer, commentaries by members of the troupe, 5 deleted scenes, 4 radio ads, documentary film The Pythons.

The Pythons (1979, ca. 50 min.) / produced by Iain Johnstone; Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd.

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