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

Terry Gilliam
Self

John Cleese
Self

Eric Idle
Self

Terry Jones
Self

Michael Palin
Self

Graham Chapman
Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Secret Life of Brian is a documentary film released in 2007 exploring themes of interview, conservatism, debate, filmmaking, blasphemy, censorship. Directed by Will Yapp, it stars Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Eric Idle. A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding accusations of blasphemy.
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