Life of Brian [videorecording] / Handmade Films presents ; produced by John Goldstone ; directed by Terry Jones ; written by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin ; Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 1559409010
- ISBN: 9781559409018
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (94 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [1999]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes the documentary film, The Pythons (1979, approximately 50 minutes) / produced by Iain Johnstone; Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd. 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. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Camera, Peter Biziou ; editor, Julian Doyle ; animation and design, Terry Gilliam ; music, Geoffrey Burgon. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Gwen Taylor, Sue Jones-Davis, Spike Milligan. |
| Target Audience Note: | Rated R. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; Dolby digital surround stereo., RSDL dual-layer edition, wide screen presentation (1.85:1 theatrical aspect ratio). |
| Language Note: | Includes English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. |
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| Subject: | Jesus Christ > Caricatures and cartoons. Religion > Drama. Judaea, Wilderness of > Politics and government > Drama. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Comedy films. Religious films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
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Available copies
- 15 of 16 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 16 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | R 1-DVD LIF (Text) | 30229101109964 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | DVD MON (Text) | 50503011038181 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bath Community Library | DVD BATH (Text) | 38344101437414 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Etowah Branch | 791.43 L / Feature (Text) | 33258007252831 | Adult Video | Checked out | 05/14/2025 |
| Gibsonville Public Library | A DVD 1794 MONTY (Text) | 30449050067548 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Haywood County Main Library | DVD L (Text) | 33115007669622 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| J.C. Holliday Library | D 1852 Comedy (Text) | 810191001161893 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Marion Library | DVD LIF (Text) | 37810434764790 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Paddison Memorial Branch | DVD COMEDY RATING R (Text) | 0112521267106 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | DVD Life (Text) | 38950610722078 | Adult Video | Available | - |
