Les Fabuleuses aventures du légendaire Baron de Munchausen (1979)
Directed by Jean Image

Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy

Film Synopsis

Baron Münchhausen is given a very special mission by his king: he must take a present to Joinana Pacha in a far away land. On his flying horse, the baron will encounter many bizarre characters who will accompany him on his fantastic voyage and help him to overcome numerous obstacles...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jean Image
  • Script: Gottfried August Bürger (novel), France Image, Jean Image
  • Music: Michel Legrand
  • Cast: Dominique Paturel (Baron Munchausen), Michel Elias, Georges Atlas, René Bériard, Maurice Chevit, Maurice Ducasse, Christian Duvaleix, Jacques Ferrière, Olivier Hussenot, Francine Laéné (La sirène), Georges Lhorca, Michel Modo, Jacques Marin, Serge Nadaud, Alexandre Rignault, Robert Rollis
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 78 min

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