An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
Practical Effects
Every frame is handmade chaos—zero CGI, all human madness.
Production
Set design so dense it makes your eyes sweat.
Direction
Gilliam's ego vs. studio interference = accidental masterpiece.
Director
Terry Gilliam
John Neville
Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen
Eric Idle
Desmond / Berthold
Sarah Polley
Sally Salt
Oliver Reed
Vulcan
Charles McKeown
Rupert / Adolphus
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
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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