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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) 7.0
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Metascore: 69/100
Reviews: 130 user | 67 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits. Director:Terry Gilliam |
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Cast
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| Eric Idle | ... |
Desmond /
Berthold
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Charles McKeown | ... |
Rupert /
Adolphus
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Winston Dennis | ... |
Bill /
Albrecht
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Jeremy /
Gustavus
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Queen Ariadne /
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Henry Salt
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Ray Cooper | ... |
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The fantastic tale of an 18th century aristocrat, his talented henchmen and a little girl in their efforts to save a town from defeat by the Turks. Being swallowed by a giant sea-monster, a trip to the moon, a dance with Venus and an escape from the Grim Reaper are only some of the improbable adventures. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>
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Bull. He was full of it. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 March 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Las aventuras del barón Munchausen See more »Box Office
Budget:
$46,630,000 (estimated)Gross:
$8,083,123 (USA)Company Credits
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Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Berthold: I spy with my little eye something beginning with "M".
Albrecht: It's a demon of the deep!
Berthold: That begins with "D" you klutz!
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Music & Lyrics by Michael Kamen & Eric Idle
Used by the permission of K Man Corporation & Kay-Gee-Bee Music Limited
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Baron Munchausen's dog is named Argos, which was the name of Odysseus' dog in "The Odyssey." Baron Munchausen orders Argos to "stay" when he leaves for his adventure, and Argos is there to greet the Baron when he returns to the besieged city, as Odysseus' dog Argos did in "The Odyssey." See more »Goofs
When the Baron is being carried off by Vulcan, you can see a wire attached to the tail of his coat. See more »Quotes
Berthold: [the group sees a large sea monster ahead]Berthold: I spy with my little eye something beginning with "M".
Albrecht: It's a demon of the deep!
Berthold: That begins with "D" you klutz!
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Soundtracks
"The Torturer's Apprentice"Music & Lyrics by Michael Kamen & Eric Idle
Used by the permission of K Man Corporation & Kay-Gee-Bee Music Limited
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A magical film about the power and importance of story telling and imagination. The creation of the ever fecund mind of Terry Gilliam, this may very well be my favorite movie (ah, but it is so very hard to choose). Filled with a spirit of adventure, and a deftness far too rare these days, it is the delightful tale of the adventurous life of Baron Munchausen. He is a hero of the grand old sort, a kind of 17th century James Bond.
Baron Munchausen has a knowledge of fine wines, is popular with the ladies, and is the finest soldier in the kingdom. He has a band of sidekicks (the fastest man, the strongest, one with amazing sight, another with amazing lungs and hearing) who assist him in fighting the Turks; traveling to meet the King of the Moon; falling into the center of the earth to meet Vulcan and Aphrodite; and playing cards with the Grim reaper, after being swallowed by an enormous monster-fish the size of an island.
Along the way Gilliam's wit skewers rationalism, science, realism, practicality and pragmatics. As much an explication of faith as a depiction of what makes life truly worth living, and what is worth dying for, I rent this again and again. It is only my own foolishness that has prevented me from purchasing a copy. Literally wonderful.
Watch for fabulous cameos from a whole host of unexpected people, including Robin Williams and Sting.