Brian Cohen, un homme ordinaire, est sans cesse pris pour le Messie, ce qui lui vaut des disciples absurdes, des troubles romains et un chaos digne des Monty Python.

Distribution

• Graham Chapman — Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
• John Cleese — Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
• Terry Gilliam — Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
• Eric Idle — Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
• Terry Jones — Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
• Michael Palin — Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
• Terence Bayler — Gregory
• Carol Cleveland — Mrs. Gregory