Monty Python's Life of Brian: Overview and Analysis

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Monty Python's Life of Brian: Overview and Analysis

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The provided text is an extensive Wikipedia article detailing the 1979 film "Monty Python's Life of Brian." It offers a comprehensive overview of the movie, covering its plot summary of a man named Brian Cohen who is mistaken for the Messiah. Furthermore, the article lists the cast (the Monty Python troupe), explains the production history, including the film's initial funding challenges and the involvement of George Harrison and HandMade Films. A significant portion of the entry is dedicated to the controversies and initial criticism the film faced, particularly accusations of blasphemy, alongside discussions of its enduring reception as a comedy classic and its themes of political and religious satire.