The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

PG
17/03/1989 (GB)
Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
2h 6m

Remarkable. Unbelievable. Impossible. And true.

Overview

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

  • Terry GilliamDirector, Screenplay
  • Charles McKeownScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $46,630,000

  • Revenue

    $8,083,123

Keywords

  • monster
  • moon
  • based on novel or book
  • surreal
  • hot air balloon
  • satire
  • baron
  • steampunk
  • european
  • roman mythology
  • eccentricity
  • irreverent
  • lighthearted
  • absurd
  • preposterous

Top Billed Cast

John Neville

John Neville

Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

Desmond / Berthold

Sarah Polley

Sarah Polley

Sally Salt

Oliver Reed

Oliver Reed

Vulcan

Charles McKeown

Charles McKeown

Rupert / Adolphus

Winston Dennis

Bill / Albrecht

Jack Purvis

Jack Purvis

Jeremy / Gustavus

Valentina Cortese

Valentina Cortese

Queen Ariadne / Violet

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson

Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

Henry Salt

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