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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
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Release Date:
10 March 1989 (USA)
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Tagline:
Remarkable. Unbelievable. Impossible. And true. more
Plot:
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits. full summary | add synopsis
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Baron
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Grim Reaper
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Sea Monster
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Escape
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Moon
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Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
Another 6 wins
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8 nominations
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(19 articles)
Terry Gilliam Talks Doctor Parnassus
(From Rotten Tomatoes. 25 October 2009, 3:54 PM, PDT)
The Persistent Misfortune of Mister Gilliam
(From HeyUGuys. 15 October 2009, 4:01 PM, PDT)
(From Rotten Tomatoes. 25 October 2009, 3:54 PM, PDT)
The Persistent Misfortune of Mister Gilliam
(From HeyUGuys. 15 October 2009, 4:01 PM, PDT)
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Wonderful Nonsense (a forgotten classic?)
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 | |
| Jonathan Pryce | ... | The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson | |
| Bill Paterson | ... | Henry Salt | |
| Peter Jeffrey | ... | Sultan | |
| Uma Thurman | ... | Venus / Rose | |
| Alison Steadman | ... | Daisy | |
| Ray Cooper | ... | Functionary | |
| Don Henderson | ... | Commander |
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Also Known As:
Die Abenteuer des Baron Münchhausen (West Germany)
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Runtime:
126 min
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Color (Eastmancolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) |
Dolby SR
Certification:
Australia:PG |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Brazil:12 |
Germany:12 |
Argentina:13 |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12 |
France:U |
Iceland:LH (video rating) |
Peru:14 |
South Korea:12 (DVD rating) |
Sweden:11 |
UK:PG |
USA:PG |
West Germany:6 |
Iceland:10 (original rating)
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Jon Pertwee was a strong contender for the role of Munchausen.
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Crew or equipment visible: A man can be seen wearing a satin stadium jacket in the lower right hand corner as the camera pulls back from the making of the petticoat balloon.
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Referenced in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
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The Torturer's Apprentice
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I really liked the film "Time Bandits" and I was wondering if this film is similar to it?I'm not talking about the kid, but I was wondering what kind of dog is the Baron's dog?
I have heard the story about this film being part of a sort of trilogy by Terry Gilliam, the other two being Time Bandits and Brazil. But, is this really true? Was this Gilliam's intention, or is it something fans have attributed to his three works?
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A young Sarah Polly is swept on a grand storybook adventure when her father's theater is visited by the source of its drama; the real Baron himself (perfectly played by John Neville). The town is under siege by the Turks and only Munchausen and his band of curious adventurers can save it, so long as Death or a doctor doesn't catch him.
Terry Gilliam, having hit his stride with the 1984-and-a-half classic Brazil, went on to fulfill his ultimate fantasy film with a great cast of actors (Jonathan Price included), beautifully detailed sets and costumes, and a very strange yarn of a tale indeed. Bit parts are filled out by Robin Williams, the late Oliver Reed (seen most recently as Proximo in Gladiator) serving up a fiery Vulcan - husband to a young (not to mention stunning) Uma Thurman as Venus.
A great deal of the magic that sparkled in Brazil seems to have been rekindled here, and while it may have been panned at the time of its release, time has treated it well. The effects have that pre-cg feeling that makes me warm and fuzzy inside, and while its a little slow to get started, it surprises around every turn.
Fans of Gilliam's work (and those who still possess that curious inner child) will find much to enjoy here - even if it is nothing more than wonderful nonsense.