The Fisher King

The Fisher King

The Fisher King is a 1991 American comedy-drama film written by Richard LaGravenese and directed by Terry Gilliam. It stars Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer and Michael Jeter. The film is about a radio shock-jock who tries to find redemption by helping a homeless man whose life he inadvertently shattered. Jack Lucas , a cynical, arrogant talk radio host, becomes suicidally despondent after his insensitive on-air comments inadvertently prompt a depressed caller to commit a mass murder at a popular Manhattan bar. Three years later, while heavily intoxicated and...
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quick facts
Release date:September 1991
Directed by:Terry Gilliam
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:137 Minutes
Producer:Debra Hill, Lynda Obst
Editor:Lesley Walker
Music by:George Fenton
Cinematography:Roger Pratt
Screenplay by:Richard LaGravenese
Estimated budget:$24,000,000
Genre:Comedy, Fantasy

Award-winners from The Fisher King

Mercedes Ruehl
Mercedes Ruehl
Character:Anne
Born:February 28, 1948
Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Character:Parry
Born:July 21, 1951

Cast of The Fisher King

Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
Jack Lucas
Born:December 4, 1949
Age:62
Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer
Sitcom Actor Ben Starr
Born:December 23, 1943
Age:68
Amanda Plummer
Amanda Plummer
Lydia
Born:March 23, 1957
Age:54
Tom Waits
Tom Waits
Disabled Veteran
Born:December 7, 1949
Age:62
David Hyde Pierce
David Hyde Pierce
Lou Rosen
Born:April 3, 1959
Age:52
Michael Jeter
Michael Jeter
Homeless Cabaret Singer
Born:Aug. 26, 1952
Died:Mar. 30, 2003

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1991 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Mercedes Ruehl
1992 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film, Robin Williams
1992 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Mercedes Ruehl
1991 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress, Mercedes Ruehl
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YearAward Nomination
1991 Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role, Robin Williams
1991 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Richard LaGravenese
1991 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Mercedes Ruehl
1991 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Amanda Plummer
1992 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film, Robin Williams
1992 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film, Jeff Bridges
1992 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Mercedes Ruehl
1992 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Terry Gilliam
1992 Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy
1991 Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Mel Bourne
1991 Saturn Award for Best Costume, Beatrix Aruna Pasztor
1991 BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay, Richard LaGravenese
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Film director of The Fisher King

Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam
Born: November 22, 1940
Age: 71

Terrence Vance "Terry" Gilliam is an American-born British screenwriter, film director, animator, actor and member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. Gilliam is also known for directing several films, including Brazil , The Adventures of Baron Munchausen , The Fisher King , and 12 Monkeys . The...
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Music contributors for The Fisher King

George Fenton
George Fenton

George Fenton is a British composer best known for his work writing film scores and music for television, although he also writes music for the...
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Filming locations for The Fisher King

New York City
New York City

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