The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Theatrical Release

March 10, 1989

DVD Release

March 10, 1989

Studio

Sony Pictures

Rated

PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)

Directors

Actors

Mohamed Badrsalem, Ray Cooper (II), Valentina Cortese, Winston Dennis, Don Henderson (II), Eric Idle, Peter Jeffrey, Andrew MacLachlan, Charles McKeown, John Neville, Bill Paterson, Sarah Polley, Jonathan Pryce, Jack Purvis, Oliver Reed, Alison Steadman, Sting, Uma Thurman, Robin Williams

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Formats

• Anamorphic
• Closed-captioned
• Color
• Full Screen
• Widescreen
• NTSC

Additional Information

Monty Python's Terry Gilliam (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) directs this wild, wild version of the stories of Baron Munchausen, pushing the limits of 1989 special effects technology to bring us such sights as a horse divided in half and running around in two parts, and a giant Robin Williams with his head flying off his shoulders. Basically, this is a treat for Gilliam fans, as the sustaining idea of the film runs out of steam, and manic energy alone keeps the momentum going. Casual viewers might find it tedious after awhile. There are nice parts for fellow Python Eric Idle, as well as Sting, Alison Steadman, and Uma Thurman as a dazzlingly beautiful Venus on a half-shell. Gilliam had greater artistic and commercial success with Brazil, The Fisher King, and 12 Monkeys. --Tom Keogh - Amazon.com essential video