Terry Gilliam talks about the late Shelley Duvall on Time Bandits

Terry Gilliam talks about the late Shelley Duvall on Time Bandits

As a devoted cinephile with a deep appreciation for the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of filmmaking, I was absolutely thrilled to engage in an extensive conversation with the legendary Terry Gilliam about his collaborative experience with Shelley Duvall on the iconic fantasy film “Time Bandits.”


We had an extended conversation with Terry Gilliam about collaborating with Shelley Duvall on Time Bandits, his critically acclaimed and ingenious fantasy production.

A young boy unwittingly embarks on an adventure with a gang of dwarf thieves who leap through time in search of loot from various historical eras. (Paraphrased version)

We discussed the late Shelley Duvall, an esteemed actress who had recently completed work on “Popeye” with Robert Altman. Before that project, she had endured a lengthy filming process for Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” which lasted over a year and challenged both cast and crew significantly.

Terry shared with us his account of being chosen for the role and his time collaborating with the late Shelley Duvall during the making of “Time Bandits.”

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2024-07-28 02:48