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Cast

John Cleese
as Robin Hood

Sean Connery
as King Agamemnon

Shelley Duvall
as Pansy

Katherine Helmond
as Mrs. Ogre

Ian Holm
as Napoleon

Michael Palin
as Vincent

Ralph Richardson
as Supreme Being/God

Peter Vaughan
as Ogre

David Warner
as Evil Genius

David Rappaport
as Randall

Kenny Baker
as Fidgit

Malcolm Dixon
as Strutter

Mike Edmonds
as Og

Jack Purvis
as Wally

Tiny Ross
as Vermin

Craig Warnock
as Kevin

David Daker
as Kevin's Father

Michael Edmonds
as Og

Sheila Fearn
as Kevin's Mother

Irene Lamb

Jim Broadbent
as Compere

John Young
as Reginald

Myrtle Devenish
as Beryl

Leon Lissek
as Refugee

Terence Bayler
as Lucien

Preston Lockwood
as Neguy

Charles McKeown
as Theater Manager

David Leland
as Puppeteer

John Hughman
as The Great Rumbozo

Derrick O'Connor
as Robber Leader

Peter Jonfield
as Arm Wrestler

Derek Deadman
as Robert

Jerold Wells
as Benson

Roger Frost
as Cartwright

Martin Carroll
as Baxi Brazilla III

Marcus Powell
as Horse Flesh

Winston Dennis
as Bull-headed Warrior

Del Baker
as Greek Fighting Warrior

Juliette James
as Greek Queen

Brian Bowes

Ian Muir
as Giant

Mark Holmes
as Troll Father

Andrew MacLachlan
as Fireman

Edwin Finn
as Supreme Being's Face

Neil McCarthy
as 2nd Robber

Tony Jay
as Supreme Being

Declan Mulholland
as 3rd Robber

Frances De La Tour
as Salvation Army Major

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Audience Reviews for Time Bandits

• Apr 13, 2016

  The first in a trilogy of films referred to by director Terry Gilliam as the "trilogy of imagination." This film is seen through the eyes of a child who loves history and wants desperately to escape his life where his parents can't be bothered to be torn away from their new gadgets or game shows. One night in bed a knight on a horse bursts through his closet. He is scared, but his parents just tell him to go to bed. The next night he waits up with a flashlight expecting something similar to happen and he is met by six dwarves said to represent the Monty Python group. Along with the dwarves, the boy travels through history to steal valuable items with the help of a magic map. This map is also sought after by an evil sorcerer who wants to rule the world. Cameos in the movie include John Cleese, Sean Connery and Ian Holm. Very impressive film with great special effects on its modest budget.
  

  Joseph B Super Reviewer
• Dec 04, 2015

  original fantasy film and typical Gilliam brand. He was in the peak of his filmmaking in the 80s and 90s and this another great film. Full of great cameos and interesting oddball characters, you can't dislike such a passion filled film. Sean Connery is very good in a limited role. I couldn't believe this film has gone past my collection for so long.
  Brendan N Super Reviewer
• Aug 31, 2013

  One of my favorite movies from my childhood and it holds up remarkable well . . . probably because its hilarious (the recurring bits with Duvall and Palin are fantastic). I also like that Gilliam doesn't really change his political and personal beliefs to suit a younger audience.
  

  Alec B Super Reviewer
• May 18, 2012

  Clearly a conservatives dream world. Not exactly my kind of thing. What I disliked the most of this film was the pacing and production values. It was way to fast for my taste. After all it is a boys fantasy film and I'm no longer a little boy. I did not like the production values because it looked like it had a modest budget. Wasn't to big of a fan towards the props used in this. The plot itself was badly build up. It held no interest or fun. The acting was horrible. The writing was decent. It felt as if it was written to get it over with. Some of the ideas in this are great but they are badly put together. I recommend you don't see this.
  Eduardo T Super Reviewer

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