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Brazil (1985)

R  132 min  -  Drama | Fantasy | Sci-Fi   -  18 December 1985 (USA)
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Reviews: 442 user | 122 critic | 12 from Metacritic.com

A bureaucrat in a retro-future world tries to correct an administrative error and himself becomes an enemy of the state.

Director:

Terry Gilliam

Writers:

Terry Gilliam (screenplay), Tom Stoppard (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 1 nomination See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jonathan Pryce ...
Robert De Niro ...
Katherine Helmond ...
Ian Holm ...
Bob Hoskins ...
Michael Palin ...
Ian Richardson Ian Richardson ...
Peter Vaughan ...
Kim Greist ...
Jim Broadbent ...
Barbara Hicks Barbara Hicks ...
Mrs. Alma Terrain
Charles McKeown Charles McKeown ...
Derrick O'Connor ...
Dowser
Kathryn Pogson Kathryn Pogson ...
Shirley
Bryan Pringle Bryan Pringle ...
Spiro
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Storyline

Sam Lowry is a harried technocrat in a futuristic society that is needlessly convoluted and inefficient. He dreams of a life where he can fly away from technology and overpowering bureaucracy, and spend eternity with the woman of his dreams. While trying to rectify the wrongful arrest of one Harry Buttle, Lowry meets the woman he is always chasing in his dreams, Jill Layton. Meanwhile, the bureaucracy has fingered him responsible for a rash of terrorist bombings, and both Sam and Jill's lives are put in danger. Written by Philip Brubaker <coda@nando.net>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Terrorist | Bureaucracy | Dream | Bureaucrat | Arrest  | See more »

Taglines:

We're all in it together. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong violence See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Brasil See more »

Filming Locations:

Croydon, London, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$30,099 (USA) (22 December 1985) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$9,929,135 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (edited version)  | (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Mrs. Buttle never blinks during the extended monologue Sam gives when he comes over to her apartment. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Sam is in Helpmann's office looking at the printer, pre-printed text can clearly be seen on the feeder roll. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Singers: [TV commercial jingle] Central Services: We do the work, you do the pleasure.
TV commercial pitchman: Hi, there. I want to talk to you about ducts.
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Crazy Credits

The closing shot of Lowry incarcerated humming to himself provides the backdrop for the end credits. See more »


Soundtracks

"As Time Goes By"
by Herman Hupfeld
(C) 1931 Warner Bros Inc., All Rights Reserved See more »