The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1989)

  • PG
  • 03/10/1989 (US)
  • 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 Gilliam

Director, Screenplay

Charles McKeown

Screenplay

Gottfried August Bürger

Novel

Rudolph Erich Raspe

Novel

Cast

John Neville's headshot

John Neville

Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen
Eric Idle's headshot

Eric Idle

Desmond / Berthold
Sarah Polley's headshot

Sarah Polley

Sally Salt
Oliver Reed's headshot

Oliver Reed

Vulcan
Charles McKeown's headshot

Charles McKeown

Rupert / Adolphus
Winston Dennis's headshot

Winston Dennis

Bill / Albrecht
Jack Purvis's headshot

Jack Purvis

Jeremy / Gustavus
Valentina Cortese's headshot

Valentina Cortese

Queen Ariadne / Violet

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