Stars: John Cleese, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, Ian Holm, Katherine Helmond, Michael Palin, Ralph Richardson, Peter Vaughan, Kenny Baker, Jim Broadbent, Derrick O'Connor, David Rappaport, David Warner, Marcus Powell, Leon Lissek, Tony Jay, Neil McCarthy, Jim Broadbent, Jack Purvis, Mike Edmonds, Malcolm Dixon, Tiny Ross, Craig Warnock, David Warner, Roger Frost, David Aaron Baker, Jim Broadbent, Tony Jay, Del Baker, Terence Bayler, Brian Bowes, Martin Carroll, Derek Deadman, Winston Dennis, Myrtle Devenish, Sheila Fearn, Edwin Finn, Chris Grant, Mark Holmes, John Hughman, Juliette James, Peter Jonfield, Preston Lockwood, Andrew MacLachlan, Charles McKeown, Ian Muir, Declan Mulholland, Jerold Wells, John Young

Director: Terry Gilliam

Summary: An impudent journey through time and space, where all the famous characters are not how they appeared in your school books.

Plunging headfirst into history, director Terry Gilliam fearlessly brings the logic of children's fairy tales to bear as he navigates through myth and legend in a bizarre, ingenious retelling of THE WIZARD OF OZ. A boy and six good-natured little persons careen through time-twisting interactions with Napoleon, Robin Hood, and Agamemnon, among others, with a map the little people stole from their employer, the Supreme Being. But their intention is to rob their way through the past, which does not make their boss happy. Meanwhile, Evil is after the map in order to become the Supreme Being himself. The result is an extraordinarily visual extravaganza that overflows with Gilliam's ecstatic vision. The film is shot from a child's viewpoint, both through the character of Kevin and the placement of the camera. One of the morals of this thoroughly enjoyable, charming fantasy is that heroes aren't always all they're cracked up to be. Fun special effects and great supporting performances abound, including terrific turns by Ian Holm, John Cleese, Ralph Richardson, and especially David Warner as Evil.

WIN DVDs by rating this DVD

Average User Rating:

WIN DVDS by being amongst the first to review this DVD. Reviewing DVDs earns you bonus entries and lets you WIN DVDs!Please login before reviewing this DVD. If you're a new user, register for free and enter to WIN FREE DVDs!

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Limited Edition Map, Trailer, Scrapbook, Biographies, Film Notes, Dream Facts, Production Photo Gallery, Missing Story Board Scene, Story Board Extracts, Interview With Terry Gilliam And Michael Palin, Hidden Spiderwoman Story Board, Photo With Script, Original Treat
Year:	1980
Release Date:	September 30, 2002
Runtime:	111 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	A B D 4009
Keywords:	Time, Bandits, Comedy, General
Genre:	Comedy