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Production
Go behind the scenes on the 1985 Sci-Fi movie starring Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm
Kim Greist, Bob Hoskins, Peter Vaughan, Michael Palin, Jim Broadbent, Ian Richardson, Barbara Hicks, Charles McKeown, Derrick O'Connor, Kathryn Pogson, Bryan Pringle, Sheila Reid Update Cast
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Co-written by Oscar award-winning writer Tom Stoppard ("Shakespeare in Love") who is also a famed playwright ("Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead").Rewind Archive
Among the actresses considered for the role of Jill were: Ellen Barkin, Madonna, Rebecca De Mornay, Kelly McGillis, Jamie Lee Curtis, Joanna Pacula, Rae Dawn Chong, and Rosanna Arquette. Gilliam reportedly preferred Barkin.Rewind Archive
Robert De Niro wanted to play the role of the torturer, Jack, but this role had been promised to fellow Monty Python alumnus Michael Palin. De Niro was subsequently cast as Harry.Rewind Archive
When the part of Sam was written, it was written especially for Jonathan Pryce who at his time was in his late 20's or early 30's. However, by the time the film was actually made Pryce was approaching 40 and the part was, therefore, "reworked".Next Section: Deleted Scenes
Deleted Scenes
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Alternate Versions
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One of the most documented studio vs. director feuds took place over the ending of this film with Gilliam pushing for the darker ending that you usually see today. Universal chairman Sid Sheinberg wanted to eliminate the cynical ending and created his own cut of the film, which has also been shown on several accounts. After threatening to disown the project, Gilliam was given his way. The dispute was documented in the book and subsequent documentary "the Battle for Brazil", and Criterion versions of the film include the Sheinberg "Love Conquers All" edition. Sid Sheinberg was appropriately credited in the film as "worst boy". (Personal note: The darker ending is considerably more appropriate and overall better, check out the "L.C.A." edition only for amusement.)Jump To: Filming Locations
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