Time Bandits

Time bandits

Time Bandits
Directed by	Terry Gilliam
Written by	Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin
Produced by	Terry Gilliam
Starring	Sean Connery, John Cleese, Shelley Duvall, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Michael Palin, Ralph Richardson, Peter Vaughan, David Warner
Cinematography	Peter Biziou
Edited by	Julian Doyle
Music by	Mike Moran
Production company	HandMade Films
Distributed by	Avco Embassy Pictures
Release date	July  13, 1981 (1981-07-13) (UK)
Running time	116 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English
Budget	$5 million
Box office	$42.4 million

Time Bandits is a 1981 British fantasy film directed by Terry Gilliam and co-written by Gilliam and Michael Palin. The film features a young boy named Kevin, who joins a group of six dwarfs on a time-traveling adventure to steal treasures from various historical figures.

Plot

The story follows Kevin, an 11-year-old boy with a vivid imagination and a passion for history. One night, Kevin is unexpectedly visited by a group of six dwarfs: Randall, Fidgit, Strutter, Og, Wally, and Vermin. The dwarfs have stolen a map from the Supreme Being that shows holes in the fabric of time, allowing them to travel through different historical periods and steal treasures.

Kevin and the dwarfs embark on a series of adventures, encountering various historical and mythical figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte, Robin Hood, King Agamemnon, and others. They also face the evil sorcerer, Evil Genius, who seeks to obtain the map for his own nefarious purposes.

Cast

• Sean Connery as King Agamemnon / Fireman
• John Cleese as Robin Hood
• Shelley Duvall as Pansy
• Katherine Helmond as Mrs. Ogre
• Ian Holm as Napoleon Bonaparte
• Michael Palin as Vincent
• Ralph Richardson as Supreme Being
• Peter Vaughan as Winston the Ogre
• David Warner as Evil Genius

Production

The film was produced by HandMade Films, a company co-founded by former Beatles member George Harrison. Harrison also contributed to the film's soundtrack. The film's budget was relatively modest at $5 million, but it went on to gross over $42 million worldwide.

Reception

Time Bandits received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its imaginative story, unique visual style, and the performances of its cast. The film has since become a cult classic and is considered one of Terry Gilliam's best works.

Legacy

Time Bandits has influenced various other works in the fantasy genre and remains a beloved film among fans of Terry Gilliam's work. It has been released on various home media formats and continues to be celebrated for its creativity and originality.

See also

• Terry Gilliam filmography
• HandMade Films
• Fantasy film

External links

Time Bandits at IMDb

Time Bandits at AllMovie