Time Bandits is a 1981 British fantasy comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Sean Connery, John Cleese, Shelley Duvall, and Ralph Richardson. The film follows a young boy who joins a group of dwarves as they travel through time and space,
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Terrence Vance Gilliam is an American-born British filmmaker, comedian, collage animator, and actor. In a career spanning more than five decades, he has received various accolades including the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement in 2009, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award.