description Time Bandits Overview
Time Bandits is a 1981 fantasy adventure film centered around a boy’s journey alongside a group of thieves across different periods of time. The narrative involves the acquisition of historical treasures by this unconventional band, featuring an ensemble cast including several well-known actors. It was directed by Terry Gilliam and produced in Britain.
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info Time Bandits Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1981 |
help Time Bandits FAQ
Who are the thieves in Time Bandits stealing from?
The bandits have stolen a map of holes in time from the Supreme Being. Kevin, the young history-obsessed boy, gets pulled into their trips through eras including Napoleonic Europe, ancient Greece, and the Titanic.
Why is Sean Connery in Time Bandits?
Sean Connery plays Agamemnon, one of the historical figures Kevin meets during the 1981 film. Terry Gilliam reportedly wrote the role with an impossible-sounding joke casting idea, and Connery actually joined the movie.
Is Time Bandits part of Terry Gilliam's larger film cycle?
Yes. Gilliam has described Time Bandits as the first film in his Trilogy of Imagination, followed by Brazil in 1985 and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen in 1988.
How is the Apple TV+ Time Bandits series related to the movie?
The Apple TV+ version is a remake series inspired by the 1981 film, with Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi among the creators. It keeps the basic idea of a child traveling with time-hopping thieves, but it changes characters and tone for television.
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