The Fisher King

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
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
Release date	September 20, 1991 (1991-09-20)
Running time	137 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$24 million
Box office	$41,895,491

Cast

• 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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