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Time Bandits (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Fantasporto Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio )
English ( Dolby Linear PCM )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
116 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Special Edition
Storyboards
Trailer(s)
Booklet
Remastered

Movie filmed in 1981 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Terry Gilliam

Written By:
Michael Palin
Terry Gilliam

Actors:
John Cleese ..... Robin Hood
Sean Connery ..... King Agamemnon
Shelley Duvall ..... Dame Pansy
Katherine Helmond ..... Mrs. Ogre
Ian Holm ..... Napoleon
Michael Palin ..... Vincent
Ralph Richardson ..... Supreme Being
Peter Vaughan ..... Winston the Ogre
David Warner ..... Evil Genius
David Rappaport ..... Randall
Kenny Baker ..... Fidgit
Malcolm Dixon ..... Strutter
Mike Edmonds ..... Og
Jack Purvis ..... Wally
Tiny Ross ..... Vermin

Synopsis:

Born from the brilliant minds of Monty Python's Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin, Time Bandits is a British masterstroke in fantasy adventure. When a young boy's wardrobe shapeshifts into the gateway of another world, he finds himself embroiled in a series of eccentric encounters with famous historical figures; Napoleon, Robin Hood and ancient Greek leader, Agamemnon. There, backed by an arsenal of guerrilla dwarves, he must overcome evil forces, quantum leaps in time and 1980's suburban conditioning in order to save history, the present and the future. Loaded with astutely observed, rapid-fire humour, this critically acclaimed smash-hit remains one of Britain's most-enduring ensemble comedies. Boasting music by George Harrison, who co-produced the film alongside writer/director Gilliam, it stars Academy Award - winners Sean Connery and Jim Broadbent, plus fellow Python's John Cleese and co-writer Michael Palin, in a classic - and timeless - comedy.

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.

A young boy accidently joins a band of dwarves as they jump from time-period to time-period looking for treasure to steal.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 30 June, 2010.

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