Project Detail

Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

Synopsis

Inspired by Monty Python's Life of Brian, Not The Messiah retells the story musically of Brian Cohen born in a manger to Mandy and a Roman centurion who grows up to become a member of the People's Front of Judea to oppose the Roman occupation of Judea and, mistaken for the Messiah, is arrested by the Romans and sentenced to be crucified.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 mins
Format
HDSR
Director
Aubrey Powell
Producer
John Goldstone
Editor
Simon Sleap
Screenwriter
Eric Idle
Director of Photography
Eugene O’ Connor
Sound
Phil Wright
Composer
John Du Prez
Principal cast
Eric Idle, Shannon Mercer, William Ferguson, Rosalind Plowright, Christopher Purves, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam
Costumes
Hazel Pethig

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Python (Monty) Pictures Limited

Bar Chambers 40 North Bar Within
Beverley
East Yorkshire HU17 8DL
UK

T +44 (0)1482 887 155

Sales Company

Worldwide distribution: Sony Pictures

US/Canada Theatrical: Arts Alliance Media

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