The Adventures of Baron Munchausen - videos, teasers and stills from filming

All videos, teasers and footage from the filming of the film "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen"

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

Timing: 2:6 (126 min)

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Actors and characters

The Adventures of the Baron of Munchausen

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Josh Olson on THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN

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What's left behind the scenes

The role of the Moon King was intended for Sean Connery. But after the role was significantly reduced, it was played by Robin Williams.
Robin Williams is credited as Ray D. Tutto. This is an English transliteration of the Italian phrase 'Re di Tutto,' which means 'King of Everything' – this is how the King of the Moon introduces himself to Baron Munchausen upon their meeting. Williams’ management forbade the use of his name in the credits, fearing the film would be primarily promoted based on Williams’ participation.
Christopher Lambert’s role was completely cut from the film.
The Baron’s horse is named 'Bucephalus' – just like Alexander the Great’s horse.
The film completes an unofficial trilogy by Terry Gilliam, begun with 'Time Bandits' (1981) and 'Brazil' (1985). These films depict three stages of a person’s life – youth, maturity, and old age.
The film’s initial budget was doubled – from $23.5 million to $46.63 million.
The film is based on the tales of Baron Munchausen, as presented in the books by Rudolf Erich Raspe and Gottfried August Bürger.
Prior to the film's release in the United States, a change in leadership occurred at Columbia Pictures, resulting in the film being shown in a very limited number of theaters. Consequently, the film grossed only $8 million.
Robin Williams is credited as Ray D. Tutto. This is an English transliteration of the Italian phrase Re di Tutto, which means "King of Everything"—this is how the Moon King introduces himself to Baron Munchausen upon their meeting. Williams' management forbade the use of his name in the credits, fearing that the film would be primarily promoted based on Williams' participation.
The Baron's horse is named "Bucephalus"—like the horse of Alexander the Great.
The film completes an unofficial trilogy by Terry Gilliam, begun with "Time Bandits" (1981) and "Brazil" (1985). These films depict three stages of a person's life—youth, maturity, and old age.

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