Time Bandits (1981) - film review
Terry Gilliam
Adventure / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Mystery / Sci-Fi / Thriller

Summary
Time Bandits is a British science-fiction film first released in 1981,
directed by Terry Gilliam.
The film stars John Cleese, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, Katherine Helmond and Ian Holm.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Terry Gilliam
- Script: Terry Gilliam
- Photo: Peter Biziou
- Music: Mike Moran
- Cast: 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), Craig Warnock (Kevin), David Daker (Kevin’s Father), Sheila Fearn (Kevin’s Mother), Jim Broadbent (Compere), John Young (Reginald), Myrtle Devenish (Beryl), Brian Bowes (Hussar), Leon Lissek (1st Refugee), Terence Bayler (Lucien), Preston Lockwood (Neguy), Charles McKeown (Theatre Manager), David Leland (Puppeteer), John Hughman (The Great Rumbozo), Derrick O’Connor (Robber Leader), Neil McCarthy (2nd Robber), Declan Mulholland (3rd Robber), Peter Jonfield (Arm Wrestler), Derek Deadman (Robert), Jerold Wells (Benson), Roger Frost (Cartwright), Martin Carroll (Baxi Brazilia III), Marcus Powell (Horseflesh), Winston Dennis (Bull-headed Warrior), Del Baker (Greek Fighting Warrior), Juliette James (Greek Queen), Ian Muir (Giant), Mark Holmes (Troll Father), Andrew MacLachlan (Fireman), Chris Grant (TV announcer), Tony Jay (Voice of supreme being), Edwin Finn (Supreme Being’s Face), Warwick Davis (Extra)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 116 min
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