The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) Fantasy Comedy Adventure
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG | Threatrical Mar 10, 1989 (US) | Genres Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure | Runtime 2h 06m
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.67/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.9/10
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An account of Baron Munchausen"s supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
Tagline: Remarkable. Unbelievable. Impossible. And true.
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 126 minutes / Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Directors: Terry Gilliam
Stars: John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley, Oliver Reed, Charles McKeown … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Mar 10, 1989Box Office: $8,083,123
Awards: 11
Nominations: 15
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, West Germany, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 10, 1989
Writers: Charles McKeown, Terry Gilliam, Gottfried August Bürger, Rudolph Erich Raspe
Producers: Ray Cooper, Jake Eberts, Stratton Leopold, Thomas Schühly, David Tomblin
Editors: Peter Hollywood
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Peter Jeffrey | ... | Sultan |
| Uma Thurman | ... | Venus / Rose |
| Alison Steadman | ... | Daisy |
| Ray Cooper | ... | Functionary |
| Don Henderson | ... | Commander |
| Robin Williams | ... | King of the Moon (as Ray D. Tutto) |
| Sting | ... | Heroic Officer |
| Andrew MacLachlan | ... | Colonel (as Andrew Maclachlan) |
| José Lifante | ... | Dr. Death (as Jose Lifante) |
| Mohamed Badrsalem | ... | Executioner |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- John Neville, as Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen, passed away at age 86 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m) - Eric Idle (b. March 29, 1943) – Desmond / Berthold
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.86 m)
Also known as: Montypython Flyingcircus | Brian Hope | Eric Spam Eggs and Chips Idle | Eric Whicker Whicker Idle | Eric C. Idleberg | Rice Lied | Monty Python | The Usual Lot - Sarah Polley (b. January 8, 1979) – Sally Salt
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Sara Polley - Oliver Reed, as Vulcan, passed away at age 61 in Valletta, Malta.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Charles McKeown (b. November 30, 1945) – Rupert / Adolphus
Also known as: Charles Mckeown - Winston Dennis – Bill / Albrecht
- Jack Purvis, as Jeremy / Gustavus, passed away at age 60 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 4' 1" (1.24 m)
Also known as: The Mini Tones | Jackie Purves | Jackie Purvis - Valentina Cortese, as Queen Ariadne / Violet, passed away at age 96 in Milan, Italy.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 3½" (1.61 m)
Also known as: Valentina Cortesa - Jonathan Pryce (b. June 1, 1947) – The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Jonathon Price | Johnathan Pryce | Jonathon Pryce - Bill Paterson (b. June 3, 1945) – Henry Salt
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m) - Peter Jeffrey, as Sultan, passed away at age 70 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Uma Thurman (b. April 29, 1970) – Venus / Rose
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.81 m)
Also known as: U - Alison Steadman (b. August 26, 1946) – Daisy
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Ray Cooper (b. August 19, 1942) – Functionary
Sign: Leo - Don Henderson, as Commander, passed away at age 65 in Warwick, Warwickshire, England, UK.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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