The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
Remarkable. Unbelievable. Impossible. And true.
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
Director: Terry Gilliam
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: December 7, 1988
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Charles McKeown (Screenplay)
- Terry Gilliam (Screenplay)
- Gottfried August Bürger (Novel)
- Rudolph Erich Raspe (Novel)
Music: Michael Kamen
Cinematography: Giuseppe Rotunno
Editing: Peter Hollywood
Production: Columbia Pictures, Prominent Features, Laura Film, Allied Filmmakers
Country: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $47M
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Comedy and Irony, Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Parody and Spoof, Ocean Voyage and Mythic Beasts
Keywords
monster, moon, based on novel or book, surreal, hot air balloon, satire, baron, steampunk, european, roman mythology, eccentricity, irreverent, lighthearted, absurd, preposterous
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen about?
- An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
- Who directed The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen was directed by Terry Gilliam.
- Who stars in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen stars John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley, Oliver Reed, Charles McKeown, Winston Dennis.
- How long is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen had a budget of $47M.
- How much did The Adventures of Baron Munchausen gross?
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was The Adventures of Baron Munchausen produced?
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen was produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?
- The themes of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen include: Dark Comedy and Irony, Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Parody and Spoof, Ocean Voyage and Mythic Beasts.