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Time Bandits (1981) -- A young boy accidently joins a band of dwarves as they jump from time-period to time-period looking for treasure to steal.
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Overview

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Director:
Writers:
Michael Palin (written by) &
Terry Gilliam (written by)
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Release Date:
6 November 1981 (USA) more
Tagline:
All the dreams you've ever had and not just the good ones more
Plot:
A young boy accidently joins a band of dwarves as they jump from time-period to time-period looking for treasure to steal. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 8 nominations more
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(47 articles)
Palin Turned Down Move To Hollywood
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God's "employees" off for a bit of white collar crime. more (135 total)

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Runtime:
116 min | USA:110 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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The suit worn by Ralph Richardson is his own. more
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Revealing mistakes: Toward the end of the movie the bandits steal back the map. The creatures begin to chase after them and one of them shoots "missiles" out of its eyes. The wire these "missiles" travel along are clearly visible. more
Quotes:
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Announcer: Yes, folks... Moderna Designs present the latest in kitchen luxury. The Moderna Wonder Major All Automatic Convenience Center-ette gives you all the time in the world to do the things you really want to do... An infrared freezer-oven complex that can make you a meal from packet to plate in 15 1/2 seconds.
Kevin's Mother: Morrisons have got one that can do that in eight seconds.
Kevin's Father: Oh?
Kevin's Mother: Block of ice to Beef Bourguignon in eight seconds. Lucky things.
Kevin: Dad, did you know that the ancient Greek warriors had to learn 44 different ways of unarmed combat?
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Dream Away more

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12 out of 13 people found the following comment useful.
God's "employees" off for a bit of white collar crime., 28 June 1999
Author: JerryP-2 from Papillion NE

A terrific little fantasy that, not surprisingly, has flavors of Monty Python. My children and I first saw it in the early '80s on a night ferry from Harwich to Zeebrugge. I've seen it a few times since, and marvel at the creativity that went into the film. God's "employees" trying to use a map of the universe to track down treasure is the theme; running around through time trying to find the treasure is the game. The cameos by Cleese, Connery and the rest are some amusing highlights, but the Time Bandits themselves really make the story. The climactic scenes with the Evil Genius made me think more than a little of the Sorcerer's Apprentice.

I think it is a well done bit of fantasy for older children and adults; it helps to know a bit of history going into it. I wouldn't let my six-year old granddaughter see it -- at least not yet -- but she and her sister probably will love the adventure in a few years.

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