The Fisher King
1991 film by Terry Gilliam
The Fisher King is a 1991 American comedy-drama movie written by Richard LaGravenese and directed by Terry Gilliam. It stars Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges, with Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer, and Michael Jeter in supporting roles. The movie is about a radio shock jock who tries to find redemption by helping a man whose life he inadvertently shattered.
The Fisher King | |
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Directed by | Terry Gilliam |
Written by | Richard LaGravenese |
Produced by | Debra Hill Lynda Obst |
Starring | Robin Williams Jeff Bridges |
Cinematography | Roger Pratt |
Edited by | Lesley Walker |
Music by | George Fenton |
Distributed by | TriStar Pictures |
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Running time | 137 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $24 million |
Box office | $41,895,491 |
Cast
change- Jeff Bridges as Jack Lucas
- Robin Williams as Parry
- Mercedes Ruehl as Anne
- Amanda Plummer as Lydia
- Michael Jeter as Homeless Cabaret Singer
- David Hyde Pierce as Lou Rosen
- Lara Harris as Sondra
- Harry Shearer as Ben Starr
- Kathy Najimy as Crazed Video Customer
- John de Lancie as TV Executive
- Tom Waits as Disabled Veteran (Uncredited)
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