The Fisher King (1991)
- Starring:
- Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, (more)
- Director(s):
- Terry Gilliam
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 138 mins
Complete Cast:
- Robin Williams - Parry
- Mercedes Ruehl - Anne Napolitano
- Michael Jeter - Homeless Cabaret Singer
- Mel Bourne - Carmichael
- Frazer Smith - News Reporter
- Al Fann - Superintendent
- Johnny Paganelli - Pizza Boy
- Richard LaGravenese - Strait Jacket Yuppie
- Adam Bryant - Radio Engineer
- Mark Bringelson - Drooler
- William Preston - John the Bum
- Anita Dangler - Bag Lady
- John Heffernan - Stockbroker Bum
- Paul Lombardi - Radio Engineer
- John Ottavino - Father at Hotel
- Chris Howell - Red Knight
- Dan Futterman - Second Punk
- Carlos Carrasco - Doctor
- Caroline Cromelin - Radio Show Call-In
- Joe Jamrog - Guard
- Melinda Culea - Sitcom Wife
- Patrick Fraley - Radio Show Call-In
- James Remini - Bum at Hotel
- Jeff Bridges - Jack Lucas
- Amanda Plummer - Lydia Sinclair
- Harry Shearer - Ben Starr
- William Jay Marshall - Jamaican Bum
- Stephen Bridgewater - Porno Customer
- Kathy Najimy - Crazed Video Customer
- Mark Bowden - Doorman
- Christian Clemenson - Edwin
- John deLancie - TV Executive
- Warren Olney - TV Anchorman
- Lou Hancock - Nurse
- Jayce Bartok - First Punk
- Bradley Gregg - Hippie Bum
- Ted Ross - Limo Bum
- Kathleen Bridget Kelly - Radio Show Call-In
- Lara Harris - Sondra
- John Benjamin Red - Motorcyclist
- David Hyde Pierce - Lou Rosen
- Lisa Blades - Parry's WIfe
- Tom Waits - Disabled Veteran
- Diane Robin - Receptionist
- Brian Michaels - Little Boy
- Director(s):
- Terry Gilliam
- Writer(s):
- Richard LaGravenese
- Producer(s):
- Lynda Obst, Debra Hill
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Substance Abuse, Nudity, Not For Children, Violence, Profanity, Adult Language)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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- 1991 - The Fisher King - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
- 1991 - The Fisher King - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- 1990 - The Fisher King - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actress
- 1991 - The Fisher King - Venice International Film Festival - Silver Lion
