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Still from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen — The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) — Terry GilliamPhotographed by Giuseppe Rotunno

Terry Gilliam

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Name: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Released: 1988
Duration: 126 min

United Kingdom / English / 1988 / 2h 6m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy Fantasy Adventure

Criterion Collection: Spine №1166
Letterboxd: 3.73/5·49.2K ratings·7.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorTerry Gilliam

WriterCharles McKeown, Terry Gilliam

CinematographerGiuseppe Rotunno

ComposerMichael Kamen

EditorPeter Hollywood

ProducerThomas Schühly

Cast

John Nevilleas Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen

Eric Idleas Desmond / Berthold

Sarah Polleyas Sally Salt

Oliver Reedas Vulcan

Charles McKeownas Rupert / Adolphus

Winston Dennisas Bill / Albrecht

Jack Purvisas Jeremy / Gustavus

Valentina Corteseas Queen Ariadne / Violet

Jonathan Pryceas The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson

Bill Patersonas Henry Salt

Peter Jeffreyas Sultan

Uma Thurmanas Venus / Rose

Alison Steadmanas Daisy

Ray Cooperas Functionary

Don Hendersonas Commander

Robin Williamsas King of the Moon

Stingas Heroic Officer

Andrew MacLachlanas Colonel

José Lifanteas Dr. Death

Mohamed Badrsalemas Executioner

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Time Bandits1981

Both directed by Terry Gilliam

Or

Jabberwocky1977Both directed by Terry Gilliam

Related Films

via Criterion Collection

Brazil

1985

Unavailable

Time Bandits

1981

The Fabulous Baron Munchausen

1962

Articles

via Criterion Collection

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen: A Reason to BelieveMichael Koresky — Jan 3, 2023
The Adventures of Baron MunchausenDavid Morgan — Nov 20, 1992

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