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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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Brilliant!!!!!
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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 |
Additional Details
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
Sound Mix:
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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Christopher Lambert filmed scenes that were cut from the final print.
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Anachronisms: In the scene where Sally is correcting her fathers advertisement from Son to Daughter, she is using a filter pen, which wasn't invented until the 1940s.
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Quotes:
Baron Munchausen:
Berthold!
Desmond: The name's Desmond, mate! We're actors, not figments of your imagination! Now get a grip!
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Desmond: The name's Desmond, mate! We're actors, not figments of your imagination! Now get a grip!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in What the Pythons Did Next... (2007) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
The Torturer's Apprentice
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FAQ
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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This has to be one of my favourite films ever, I'll admit it's not the greatest work of art ever made and to be honest it never tries to be. I get very annoyed with these armchair film experts who think just because they've sat on their backsides for twenty years, neglecting everything except their expanding waist lines feel they have a god given right to pass judgement on a great film maker's hard work. I've made films and let me tell you EXPERTS out their it's the hardest thing you could ever undertake, harder even than getting off your butts and getting some exercise.
Baron Munchausen is in my opinion a visionary masterpiece, like Brazil and Time Bandits its pure escapism, but intelligent python-Esq escapism. I sat down recently and watched all three films with my girlfriend, (not in one night) and was dismayed when she started yawning and checking her watch every five minutes. I think I've come to a conclusion why......
Munchausen is a film that people with an imagination will enjoy, but if sadly your a member of the Ally Mcbeal, lets go shopping watch American Pie and wear what every other moron wears generation, you won't get this film. Mainly because Gilliam is far more intelligent than you, both in his use of visual metaphors and sexual innuendo but also in the fact as a director he thinks of things even Tim Burton would be jealous of.
Okay the film tales off towards the end, but after to been subjected to such a rich bombardment of visual genius can you blame Terry for being tired.
9 out of 10 And my favourite bit is when Eric Idle chases the bullet!!!!! GENIUS!!!