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Monty Python alumnus Gilliam's fantastic account of the legendary nobleman. Incredibly imaginative tall tales for all ages!
Original Release
12/07/1988
US Release
03/10/1989
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| John Neville | Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen |
| Eric Idle | Berthold / Desmond |
| Sarah Polley | Sally Salt |
| Oliver Reed | Vulcan |
| Charles McKeown | Adolphus / Rupert |
| Winston Dennis | Albrecht / Bill |
| Jack Purvis | Gustavus / Jeremy |
| Valentina Cortese | Violet / Queen Ariadne |
| Jonathan Pryce | The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson |
| Bill Paterson | Henry Salt |
Directors
Writers
Charles McKeown, Terry Gilliam, Gottfried August Bürger, Rudolph Erich Raspe
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| John Neville | Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen |
| Eric Idle | Berthold / Desmond |
| Sarah Polley | Sally Salt |
| Oliver Reed | Vulcan |
| Charles McKeown | Adolphus / Rupert |
| Winston Dennis | Albrecht / Bill |
| Jack Purvis | Gustavus / Jeremy |
| Valentina Cortese | Violet / Queen Ariadne |
| Jonathan Pryce | The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson |
| Bill Paterson | Henry Salt |
| Peter Jeffrey | Sultan |
| Uma Thurman | Rose / Venus |
| Alison Steadman | Daisy |
| Ray Cooper | Functionary |
| Don Henderson | Commander |
| Robin Williams | King of the Moon |
| Sting | Heroic Officer |
| Andrew MacLachlan | Colonel |
| José Lifante | Dr. Death |
| Mohamed Badrsalem | Executioner |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jake Eberts | Executive Producer |
| Ray Cooper | Producer |
| Stratton Leopold | Producer |
| Thomas Schühly | Producer |
| David Tomblin | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration | Nominated |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Costume Design | Nominated |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Effects, Visual Effects | Nominated |
| 1990 | Oscar | Best Makeup | Nominated |
