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The Fisher King (1991)

โ€œA Modern Day Tale About The Search For Love, Sanity, Ethel Merman And The Holy Grail.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 1,482 votes 2h 18m r ComedyDrama

#16 of 63 films from 1991 #430 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Terry Gilliam ยท Written by Richard LaGravenese

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Overview

Two troubled men face their terrible destinies and events of their past as they join together on a mission to find the Holy Grail and thus to save themselves.

Cast

Robin Williamsas Parry
Jeff Bridgesas Jack
Amanda Plummeras Lydia
Mercedes Ruehlas Anne
Michael Jeteras Homeless Cabaret Singer
William Jay Marshallas Jamaican Bum
Chris Howellas Red Knight
Adam Bryantas Radio Engineer
Paul Lombardias Radio Engineer
David Hyde Pierceas Lou Rosen
Ted Rossas Limo Bum
Lara Harrisas Sondra
Warren Olneyas TV Anchorman
Frazer Smithas News Reporter

Facts

Release dateSeptember 20, 1991
Runtime138 min (2h 18m) โ€” longer as the 1991 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$24,000,000
Box office$41,895,491 (1.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0101889

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Questions

How long is The Fisher King?
The Fisher King runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Is The Fisher King worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,482 votes, which places it #16 of 63 films released in 1991 in this index (top 76%) and #430 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Fisher King?
The Fisher King was directed by Terry Gilliam. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Brazil (1985), Twelve Monkeys (1995).
Who stars in The Fisher King?
Robin Williams as Parry; Jeff Bridges as Jack; Amanda Plummer as Lydia; Mercedes Ruehl as Anne; Michael Jeter as Homeless Cabaret Singer; William Jay Marshall as Jamaican Bum.
What is The Fisher King rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Fisher King?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1176.

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