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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) 7.0
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7.0/10 from 29,182 users
Metascore: 69/100
Reviews: 130 user | 67 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits. Director:Terry Gilliam |
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Cast
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| John Neville | ... | ||
| Eric Idle | ... |
Desmond /
Berthold
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| Sarah Polley | ... | ||
| Oliver Reed | ... | ||
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Charles McKeown | ... |
Rupert /
Adolphus
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Winston Dennis | ... |
Bill /
Albrecht
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| Jack Purvis | ... |
Jeremy /
Gustavus
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| Valentina Cortese | ... |
Queen Ariadne /
Violet
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| Bill Paterson | ... |
Henry Salt
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Peter Jeffrey | ... | |
| Uma Thurman | ... |
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Rose
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Daisy
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Ray Cooper | ... |
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Don Henderson | ... |
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
The fantastic tale of an 18th century aristocrat, his talented henchmen and a little girl in their efforts to save a town from defeat by the Turks. Being swallowed by a giant sea-monster, a trip to the moon, a dance with Venus and an escape from the Grim Reaper are only some of the improbable adventures. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>
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A true story. We've got the film to prove it. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 March 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Las aventuras del barón Munchausen See more »Box Office
Budget:
$46,630,000 (estimated)Gross:
$8,083,123 (USA)Company Credits
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Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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[the Baron hacks a lock of the Queen's hair with his sword]
Berthold: Just a lock, cocky, not the whole carpet.
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Music & Lyrics by Michael Kamen & Eric Idle
Used by the permission of K Man Corporation & Kay-Gee-Bee Music Limited
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Did You Know?
Trivia
By the end of the first week of shooting, the production was already a week behind schedule. See more »Goofs
When the executioner is about to cut the Baron's head the second time the axe is facing the wrong side and suddenly it's on the right position in the close up. See more »Quotes
Queen Ariadne: Here, take a lock of my hair.[the Baron hacks a lock of the Queen's hair with his sword]
Berthold: Just a lock, cocky, not the whole carpet.
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Soundtracks
"The Torturer's Apprentice"Music & Lyrics by Michael Kamen & Eric Idle
Used by the permission of K Man Corporation & Kay-Gee-Bee Music Limited
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Wasn't feeling the very best today, but had to get on with it anyway, as you do, you know, and, when I finally got a chance to sit down in my own living room this afternoon who should come bursting thru the door but my 6 year old son and about 7 of his friends... JUST as this movie, which I've always adored, came on one of The SKY movie channels. I closed the living room curtains for cinematic effect and we all sat down and watched it. They were all entranced by it, even tho' some of them had seen it already.
I've seen "The Adventures of Baron von Munchausen" myself many times and it never fails to fascinate me. It goes a very long way to explain many things that are omnipresent in life (war, sex romance, childhood innocence, adult disillusionment) by illustrating, and somehow making real, well-known classical myths and fairy tales. Oliver Reed deserved some sort of award for his portrayal of the god Vulcan. I read that Sean Connery was slated for the part of King of The Moon but it HAD to be Robin Williams. Mork calling Orson indeed....
This is my first review in this forum and, therefore, I will not go on at great length except to say that viewing this movie again made me determined to state that my favourite movies are movies like "The Adventures of Baron von Munchausen", "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Yellow Submarine". May you all develop a talent for living happily ever after!