The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

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Directed by

Terry Gilliam

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John Neville
Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen

Eric Idle
Desmond / Berthold

Sarah Polley
Sally Salt

Oliver Reed
Vulcan

Charles McKeown
Rupert / Adolphus

Winston Dennis
Bill / Albrecht

Jack Purvis
Jeremy / Gustavus

Valentina Cortese
Queen Ariadne / Violet

Written by

Charles McKeown
(screenplay)

Terry Gilliam
(screenplay)

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A good movie

5 years, 8 months ago at Aug 31 13:23

johanlefourbe

1 vote

This movie is pretty much the stuff of legend. Indeed, the production on this movie was so messed up and convoluted (it has become somehow a trademark with Terry Gilliam) that the making-off has maybe become even more notorious than the movie itself. For example, after many delays, the film was already $2 million over budget before they even started to shoot and, eventually, the budget started wit... read more

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12 years, 11 months ago at Jun 6 19:41

Crazyblogged

1 vote

Questo film è davvero fantastico e divertente.

This movie is really fantastic and funny.

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Description: Monty Python's Terry Gilliam (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) directs this wild, wild version of the stories of Baron Munchausen, pushing the limits of 1989 special effects technology to bring us such sights as a horse divided in half and running around in two parts, and a giant Robin Williams with his head flying off his shoulders. Basically, this is a treat for Gilliam fans, as the sustaining idea of the film runs out of steam, and manic energy alone keeps the momentum going. Casual viewers might find it tedious after awhile. There are nice parts for fellow Python Eric Idle, as well as Sting, Alison Steadman, and Uma Thurman a ... (more)

Release date: 8 December 1988
UPC: 043396769892

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" Directed by: Terry Gilliam Produced by: Ray Copper, Jake Eberts, Thomas Schuhly, and David Tomblin Written by: Charles McKeown and Terry Gilliam Based on the novel by: Gottfried August Burger and Rudolph Erich Raspe Cinematography: Giuseppe Rotunno Edited by: Peter Hollywood Music by: Michael Kamen Distributed by: Columbia Pictures"