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The Fisher King  (1991)

The Fisher King
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Theatrical Feature Running Time:
138 mins

Theatrical Release Information:
The Fisher King

Terry Gilliam directed this adaptation of Richard LaGravenese's mystical (and mythical) tale of redemption in the hard-time town of New York City. Jeff Bridges is shock radio DJ Jack Lucas, whose low opinion of humanity lends itself well to his radio talk show, where the enmity rubs off on his listeners. One fan in particular takes Jack's rants to heart and goes to a fancy restaurant with a gun, murdering innocent diners. Jack is so distraught at what his on-air suggestion wrought that he sinks into a three-year depression, drinking himself to sleep and mooching off of his girlfriend Anne Napolitano (Mercedes Ruehl, in an Oscar-winning performance), an attractive owner of a video store. Hitting bottom, Jack slumps to the river, prepared to commit suicide. To his rescue comes a crazed but witty homeless man named Parry (Robin Williams), who tells Jack he's destined for great things -- all his has to do is find the Holy Grail (conveniently located in mid-town Manhattan) and save Parry's soul. He also wants Jack to help him out with the woman of his dreams, Lydia Sinclair (Amanda Plummer), a shy type who works at a publishing company. Parry was once a university professor became unglued by a tragic event in his past; Jack soon realizes that to save himself, he first must save Parry. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide


The Fisher King Trivia

Who played Parry in the movie The Fisher King?
Robin Williams played Parry in the movie The Fisher King

Who played Jack Lucas in the movie The Fisher King?
Jeff Bridges played Jack Lucas in the movie The Fisher King

Who played Anne Napolitano in the movie The Fisher King?
Mercedes Ruehl played Anne Napolitano in the movie The Fisher King

Who played Lydia Sinclair in the movie The Fisher King?
Amanda Plummer played Lydia Sinclair in the movie The Fisher King

Who played Homeless Cabaret Singer in the movie The Fisher King?
Michael Jeter played Homeless Cabaret Singer in the movie The Fisher King

Who played Radio Engineer in the movie The Fisher King?
Adam Bryant played Radio Engineer in the movie The Fisher King

Who played Radio Engineer in the movie The Fisher King?
Paul Lombardi played Radio Engineer in the movie The Fisher King

Who played Lou Rosen in the movie The Fisher King?
David Hyde Pierce played Lou Rosen in the movie The Fisher King

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