The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
Remarkable. Unbelievable. Impossible. And true.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Runtime : 2H 6M
Director : Terry Gilliam
Writer : Charles McKeown, Terry Gilliam
Synopsis
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits.
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