The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

The man who tried to cheat the devil.

PG-13 2009 · 123 min · ★ 6.4 (3K) · Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery

After a carnival troupe saves his life, a man agrees to help its immortal leader collect five souls and win a bet with the devil.

Directed by Terry Gilliam · Written by Terry Gilliam

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