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Brazil (1985)

Brazil (1985)

Brazil (1985)

Brazil is a 1985 comedy movie directed by Terry Gilliam, with a running time of 2h 23m. It stars Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro and Katherine Helmond.

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.

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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 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.

When was Brazil released?

Brazil was released on 20 February 1985.

How long is Brazil?

Brazil runs 2h 23m.

Who made Brazil?

Brazil was directed by Terry Gilliam.

Where can I watch Brazil?

Brazil is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Where to watch Brazil

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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