Monty Python delivers a scathing, anarchic satire of both religion and
Hollywood's depiction of all things biblical with their second film. The
setting is Judea 33 A.D, a time of poverty and chaos, with no shortage of
messiahs, followers willing to believe in them, and exasperated Romans
trying to impose some order. At the centre of it all is Brian Cohen (Graham
Chapman), a reluctant would-be messiah who rises to prominence as a result
of a series of absurd and truly hilarious circumstances providing ample
opportunity for the entire ensemble (John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam,
Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Chapman) to shine in multiple roles as they mock everyone and everything from ex-lepers, Pontius Pilate, the art of
haggling to crazy prophets, Roman centurions, and crucifixion.
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