Brazil
"It's only a state of mind."
Originally released in 1985. Brazil is a comedy/science fiction film. directed by Terry Gilliam. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, and Katherine Helmond
Synopsis
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle, he meets the woman from his daydream, and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3,571 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$10M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,953,708
Production Companies
- Embassy International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brazil about?
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the...
Who directed Brazil?
Brazil was directed by Terry Gilliam.
How long is Brazil?
Brazil has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was Brazil released?
Brazil was released on February 20, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brazil?
The main cast of Brazil includes Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins.
Is Brazil worth watching?
Brazil has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 3,571 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.