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The Secret Life of Brian

The Secret Life of Brian

2007•48m•7.6/10
Documentary

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7.6/10(41)

A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding accusations of blasphemy.

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Production

Spun Gold TV

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Self

John Cleese

John Cleese

Self

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

Self

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

Self

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Self

Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman

Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)

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