The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

Release date: 1989-03-17
Country: UK|West Germany
Language: English
Director: Terry Gilliam
Production Co: Prominent Features, Laura Film, Allied Filmmakers
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Rating: 7.2/10
Length: 2h 6min

Storyline

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.

Plot Keywords

sea monster, moon, torture, rejuvenation, eunuch, dwarf, 1700s, europe, surrealism, siege, goddess, battle, cult film, austria, arrest, anger, angel, anchor, actress, bath

Short Review

The sheer volume and invention of Gilliam's visual largess sets him apart, and his wit operates for the most part at a dangerously sophisticated level.