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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
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16 October 2009 (UK)
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Plot:
A traveling theater company gives its audience much more than they were expecting. | full synopsis
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1 nomination
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Review
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Through the mirror and into the mind of Terry Gilliam
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Cast
(Credited cast)| Johnny Depp | ... | Tony (1st transformation) | |
| Heath Ledger | ... | Tony | |
| Christopher Plummer | ... | Dr. Parnassus | |
| Jude Law | ... | Tony (2nd transformation) | |
| Colin Farrell | ... | Tony (3rd transformation) | |
| Lily Cole | ... | Valentina | |
| Tom Waits | ... | Mr. Nick | |
| Andrew Garfield | ... | Anton | |
| Verne Troyer | ... | Percy | |
| Quinn Lord | ... | 9 Year Old Son | |
| Paloma Faith | ... | Sally | |
| Cassandra Sawtell | ... | Olga | |
| Carrie Genzel | ... | Journalist | |
| Michael Eklund | ... | Tony's Aid | |
| Brad Dryborough | ... | Repulsed Diner | |
| Ryan Grantham | ... | Little Anton | |
| Johnny Harris | ... | Policeman | |
| Mark Benton | ... | Dad | |
| Mackenzie Gray | ... | Substitute Monk | |
| Simon Day | ... | Inspector | |
| Peter New | ... | Paramedic #1 | |
| Ian A. Wallace | ... | Fourth Monk | |
| Michael Jonsson | ... | Paramedic #2 | |
| Richard Riddell | ... | Martin | |
| Fraser Aitcheson | ... | Dancing Policeman | |
| Joseph Cintron | ... | Monk | |
| Vitaly Kravchenko | ... | Piotr | |
| John Snowden | ... | Chauffer | |
| Erika Conway | ... | Mother at Puppet Show | |
| Richard Shanks | ... | Martin's Friend | |
| David Smallbone | ... | Sally's friend #2 | |
| Igor Ingelsman | ... | Gregor |
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Also Known As:
L'Imaginarium du Docteur Parnassus (France)
The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
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The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
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Rated PG-13 for violent images, some sensuality, language and smoking.
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122 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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USA:PG-13 |
Norway:11 |
UK:12A |
Ireland:12A |
New Zealand:PG |
Australia:PG |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) |
Spain:7 |
Japan:PG12
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Heath Ledger's last movie project.
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Featured in "The Paul O'Grady Show: (2009-09-29)" (2009)
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A Note Regarding SpoilersHow will the death of Heath Ledger affect this film?
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It is unmistakably Gilliam: ubiquitous imagination, slow pacing, few if any relatable characters- but it is so much more. It is a happy marriage between the final Heath Ledger showing and one enormous mind that flirts with the devil.
Speaking of the devil, Tom Waits delivers in spades. His hellish portrayal is eerily reminiscent of Walter Huston's in 'The Devil and Daniel Webster'. He is supported by a wide array of stars including the aforementioned Heath Ledger, who surprisingly has a much bigger role than anticipated, and has found a fitting homage to a short but stellar career and life. And he has bequeathed us this charming performance (with help from friends).
The final act is lacking, but I can understand why Gilliam holds this amongst his best. He has gone within and externalised the lot. It's all here in an oddball, fantastical collage of a film. Not essential, but nevertheless interesting viewing, as is often the case with Gilliam.