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The Fisher King is an American romantic film drama first released in 1991,
directed by Terry Gilliam.
The film stars Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer and David Hyde Pierce.
Our overall rating for this film is: very good.
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Credits
- Director: Terry Gilliam
- Script: Terry Gilliam
- Photo: Roger Pratt
- Music: George Fenton
- Cast: Jeff Bridges (Jack Lucas), Robin Williams (Parry), Mercedes Ruehl (Anne Napolitano), Amanda Plummer (Lydia Sinclair), David Hyde Pierce (Lou Rosen), Adam Bryant (Radio engineer), Paul Lombardi (Radio engineer), Ted Ross (Limo bum), Lara Harris (Sondra), Warren Olney (TV anchorman), Frazer Smith (News reporter), Kathy Najimy (Crazed video customer), Harry Shearer (Sitcom actor Ben Starr), Melinda Culea (Sitcom wife), James Remini (Bum at hotel), Mark Bowden (Doorman), John Ottavino (Father at hotel), Brian Michaels (Little boy), Jayce Bartok (First punk), Dan Futterman (Second punk), Bradley Gregg (Hippie bum), William Jay Marshall (Jamaican bum), William Preston (John the bum), Al Fann (Superintendent), Stephen Bridgewater (Porno customer), John Heffernan (Stockbroker bum), Chris Howell (Red Knight), Michael Jeter (Homeless cabaret singer), Richard LaGravenese (Strait jacket yuppie), Anita Dangler (Bag lady), Mark Bringleson (Drooler), Johnny Paganelli (Pizza boy), Diane Robin (Receptionist), John Benjamin Red (Motorcyclist), Lisa Blades (Mrs. Sagan, Parry’s wife), Christian Clemenson (Edwin), Carlos Carrasco (Doctor), Joe Jamrog (Guard), John de Lancie (TV executive), Lou Hancock (Nurse), Caroline Cromelin (Radio show call-in), Kathleen Bridget Kelly (Radio show call-in), Pat Fraley (Radio show call-in), Mel Bourne (Langdon Carmichael), Kevin Fennessy (Diner), Jack Mulcahy (Passerby), Tom Waits (Disabled veteran)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 137 min
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Comedy / Drama / Romance


