DVD 142 mins IMDB 8.0
R
Brazil - The Criterion Collection
Universal Studios (1985)
In Collection
#434

Seen It:
Yes
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
USA  /  English

Jonathan Pryce Sam Lowry
Robert De Niro Archibald 'Harry' Tuttle
Katherine Helmond Mrs. Ida Lowry
Ian Holm Mr. M. Kurtzmann
Bob Hoskins Spoor
Michael Palin Jack Lint
Ian Richardson Mr. Warrenn
Peter Vaughan Mr. Helpmann
Kim Greist Jill Layton
Jim Broadbent Dr. Jaffe

Director Terry Gilliam
Producer Patrick Cassavetti; Arnon Milchan
Writer Terry Gilliam; Tom Stoppard

Brazil is a surrealistic nightmare vision of a "perfect" future where technology reigns supreme. Everyone is monitored by a secret government that forbids love to interfere with efficiency. When a daydreaming bureaucrat becomes unwittingly involved with an underground superhero and a beautiful mystery woman, he becomes the tragic victim of his own romantic illusions.

Edition Details
Barcode 715515018128
Region Any Region
Release Date 04-Apr-90
Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.78:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Subtitles English
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Date December 2008
Store MAO
Tags DVDCL
Links IMDB
DVD Empire
Atlantic DVD
DVD Empire

Features
All-new, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Terry Gilliam, with a remastered Dolby stereo surround track
Audio Commentary by Gilliam
Plus: An Essay by Jack Mathews

Notes
It's only a state of mind. Jonathon Price and Robert DeNiro star with Michael Palin in this chilling black comedy directed by former Monty Python Member Terry Gilliam. This offbeat fantasy blends biting humor with an unforgettable gettable look at a delightfully dastardly tomorrow.