The Adventures of Baron Munchausen(1988)
“Remarkable. Unbelievable. Impossible. And true.”
Overview
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
Director
Terry Gilliam
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$47M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
John Neville
as Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen
Eric Idle
as Desmond / Berthold
Sarah Polley
as Sally Salt
Oliver Reed
as Vulcan
Charles McKeown
as Rupert / Adolphus
Winston Dennis
as Bill / Albrecht
Jack Purvis
as Jeremy / Gustavus
Valentina Cortese
as Queen Ariadne / Violet
Jonathan Pryce
as The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson
Bill Paterson
as Henry Salt
Peter Jeffrey
as Sultan
Uma Thurman
as Venus / Rose
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$47M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Prominent Features • Laura Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?▼
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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 and released in 1988. It is a fantasy, adventure, comedy film.
How long is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?▼
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen?▼
The cast of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen includes John Neville as Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen, Eric Idle as Desmond / Berthold, Sarah Polley as Sally Salt, Oliver Reed as Vulcan, Charles McKeown as Rupert / Adolphus and more.
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