Brazil Cast
The cast of Brazil.
Jonathan Pryce
as Sam Lowry

Jonathan Pryce portrays the protagonist Sam Lowry, a low-level government employee who dreams of a better life and finds himself caught in a dystopian bureaucratic society.

Kim Greist
as Jill Layton

Kim Greist plays Jill Layton, a strong-willed woman who becomes involved in Sam Lowry's life and helps him navigate the oppressive world they live in.

Robert De Niro
as Archibald 'Harry' Tuttle

Robert De Niro appears as Archibald 'Harry' Tuttle, a rogue heating engineer who aids Sam Lowry in his quest to escape the stifling control of the government.

Ian Holm
as Mr. M. Kurtzmann

Ian Holm portrays Mr. M. Kurtzmann, a senior government official who becomes entangled in Sam Lowry's increasingly chaotic life.

Bob Hoskins
as Spoor

Bob Hoskins plays Spoor, a charismatic individual who crosses paths with Sam Lowry during his struggles against the oppressive regime.

Katherine Helmond
as Mrs. Ida Lowry

Katherine Helmond appears as Mrs. Ida Lowry, Sam's eccentric mother who adds a touch of dark humor to the film.

Michael Palin
as Jack Lint

Michael Palin portrays Jack Lint, a professional torturer and childhood friend of Sam Lowry, serving as a haunting reminder of the consequences of rebellion.

Ian Richardson
as Mr. Warrenn

Ian Richardson plays Mr. Warrenn, a shady figure within the government who influences the events that unfold in Sam Lowry's life.

Peter Vaughan
as Mr. Helpmann

Peter Vaughan appears as Mr. Helpmann, a high-ranking official in the oppressive regime who exerts control over the citizens through bureaucracy and surveillance.

Jim Broadbent
as Dr. Jaffe

Jim Broadbent portrays Dr. Jaffe, a medical professional who plays a role in the intricate web of deceit and manipulation in the dystopian society of Brazil.

Terry Gilliam
as Smoking Man (uncredited)

Terry Gilliam makes an uncredited appearance as the Smoking Man, adding a sense of mystery and intrigue to the surreal landscape of Brazil.

Derrick O'Connor
as Dowser

Derrick O'Connor appears as Dowser, a character who interacts with Sam Lowry in the midst of his search for truth and freedom in a world of oppressive control.

Roger Ashton-Griffiths
as Priest
John Pierce Jones
as Basement Guard
Barbara Hicks
as Mrs. Alma Terrain
Charles McKeown
as Harvey Lime
Kathryn Pogson
as Shirley
Bryan Pringle
as Spiro
Nigel Planer
as Charlie--Dept. of Works
Terence Bayler
as T.V. Commercial Presenter
Gorden Kaye
as M.O.I. Lobby Porter
Jack Purvis
as Dr. Chapman
Howard Lew Lewis
as Black Maria Guard
John Flanagan
as T.V. Interviewer / Salesman
Sheila Reid
as Mrs. Buttle
Ray Cooper
as Technician
Brian Miller
as Mr. Buttle
Simon Jones
as Arrest Official
Derek Deadman
as Bill - Dept. of Works
Bill Wallis
as Bespectacled Lurker
Myrtle Devenish
as Typist in Jack's Office
Ann Way
as Old Lady with Dog
Don Henderson
as First 'Black Maria' Guard
Oscar Quitak
as Interview Official
Harold Innocent
as Interview Official
John Grillo
as Interview Official
Ralph Nossek
as Interview Official
David Gant
as Interview Official
James Coyle
as Interview Official
Patrick Connor
as Cell Guard
Elizabeth Spender
as Alison / 'Barbara' Lint
Russell Keith Grant
as Young Gallant at Funeral
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