The Fisher King
Summary:
Terry Gilliam directed this adaptation of Richard LaGravenese's mystical (and mythical) tale of redemption in the hard-time town of New York City. Jeff Bridges is shock radio DJ Jack Lucas, whose low opinion of humanity lends itself well to his radio talk show, where the enmity rubs off on his listeners. One fan in particular takes Jack's rants to heart and goes to a fancy resta... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Robin Williams - (Parry)
Jeff Bridges - (Jack Lucas)
Mercedes Ruehl - (Anne Napolitano)
Amanda Plummer - (Lydia Sinclair)
Michael Jeter - (Homeless Cabaret Singer)
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Review:
The Fisher King offers a highly effective treatment of the time-honored themes of guilt, responsibility, and redemption. No one could say the film lacks in originality: There's enough tragedy, conflict, and Arthurian allusions in Richard LaGravenese's script for several films. Though the seams occasionally show, Terry Gilliam's inventive, ... Continue >>
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