Time Bandits is a 1981 British fantasy adventure film co-written, produced, and directed by Terry Gilliam. It stars David Rappaport, Sean Connery, John Cleese, Shelley Duvall, Ralph Richardson, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Michael Palin, Peter Vaughan and David Warner.

Time Bandits: Directed by Terry Gilliam. With John Cleese, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, Katherine Helmond. A young boy accidentally joins a band of time travelling dwarves, as they jump from era to era looking for treasure to steal.

Time Bandits (1981) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

May 26, 2024 · Connery's involvement in Time Bandits began as an in-joke between Gilliam and Palin. When Kevin is transported to Ancient Greece, he witnesses King Agamemnon doing battle against a Minotaur.

Nov 2, 2020 · Terry Gilliam tells The Hollywood Reporter that Sean Connery was originally only written into ‘Time Bandits’ as King Agamemnon as a joke but "saved my ass" on the hit 1981 fantasy film.

Nov 3, 2020 · In an interview, filmmaker Terry Gilliam revealed how his cult-classic fantasy adventure movie Time Bandits was saved thanks to Connery's involvement.

Time Bandits: Directed by Terry Gilliam. With John Cleese, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, Katherine Helmond. A young boy accidentally joins a band of time travelling dwarves, as they jump from era to era looking for treasure to steal.