Title: Brazil Year: 1985 Director: Terry Gilliam Writers: Terry Gilliam (screenplay), Tom Stoppard (screenplay), Charles McKeown (screenplay) Stars: Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm Plot Summary In a dystopian, bureaucratic future, a daydreaming, meek, low-level government employee named Sam Lowry becomes embroiled in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy, and the pursuit of a woman who appears in his dreams. Genres: Drama Sci-Fi Fantasy Runtime: Original Cut: 132 minutes Director's Cut: 142 minutes IMDb Rating: Rating: 7.9/10 (subject to change as ratings can vary over time) Awards: Nominated: 2 Oscars Wins: 2 BAFTA Awards Other Nominations: 13 additional nominations Language: Primary Language: English Country: Country of Origin: United Kingdom Filming Locations Various locations in England, including London and Hertfordshire Release Dates: UK: February 20, 1985 USA: December 18, 1985 (limited release) Budget and Box Office: Budget: Estimated $15 million Box Office Gross: Approximately $9.9 million (USA) Critical Reception: "Brazil" received critical acclaim for its imaginative visuals, ambitious storytelling, and satirical take on bureaucratic dystopia, although it faced initial challenges with studio executives over its final cut. Additional Information Soundtrack: Composed by Michael Kamen Cinematography: Roger Pratt Production Companies: Embassy International Pictures, Universal Pictures