The Fisher King |  | Director: Terry Gilliam
Actors: Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer, David Hyde Pierce
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  85 reviews
Sales Rank: 3987
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 137 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 043396706194
ISBN: 0767811089
UPC: 043396706194
EAN: 9780767811088
ASIN: 0767811089
Theatrical Release Date: September 20, 1991
Release Date: February 16, 1999
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Arthurian mythology and modern day decay seem perfect complements to each other in this Terry Gilliam drama/comedy/fantasy. Shock jock Jack Lucas (Jeff Bridges) makes an off-handed radio remark that causes a man to go on a killing spree, leaving Lucas unhinged with guilt. Lucas's later, chance meeting with Parry (Robin Williams), a homeless man suffering from dementia, gets him involved in the unlikely quest for the Holy Grail. The rickety, and patently unrealistic stand that insanity is just a wonderful place to be, and that the homeless are all errant knights, wears awfully thin, but there are numerous moments of sad grace and violent beauty in this film. The screenplay by Richard LaGravenese launched his successful career and his smart wordplay helped garner Mercedes Ruehl an Oscar as Lucas's girlfriend. --Keith Simanton
Product Description
A homeless, former history professor helps a shock radio dj find redemption in his search for the Holy Grail in modern day New York.
Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: R
Release Date: 28-AUG-2001
Media Type: DVD
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 Fantastic Movie February 15, 2010
Kenjijyc (San Diego, Ca United States)
Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams are exceptional in this movie of tragedy and forgiveness. Both bring such suffering and passion to their characters that you empathize with them throughout the movie. Mercedes Ruehl and Amanda Plummer provide terrific supporting roles as the love interests of Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams.
The visuals that Terri Gilliam brings to this movie are superbly done in typical Gilliam style.
I recommend this movie to anyone interested in an outstanding story with equally outstanding acting.
Best in Life May 26, 2009
Caryl Rose (N. Highlands Calif)
Wonderful script, perfectly cast. A life changing experience. I recommend this gorgeous film to everyone.
A WONDERFUL MIX OF INDIE AND HOLLYWOOD! December 29, 2008
! MR. KNOW IT ALL ;-b (TRI STATE AREA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
'The Fisher King' is one of those films that falls under the either love it or hate it category. I personally can't see why anyone would not like this film! Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer and Michael Jeter give fantastic performances in this quirky, original, dramedy with elements of fantasy thrown in for good measure! It's a wonderful ride that takes the viewer from fall on the floor laughter to gut wrenching tragity the next and it's totally engrossing from start to finish.
If you like this film, you might want to give 'Nurse Betty' a try, it's got a similar quality, although a very different story.
The Fisher King July 20, 2008
Homer
Directed by Terry Gilliam....Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer, and Mercedes Reuhl combine their awesome talents to create a remarkable modern-day dark fable of love and adventure in Manhattan's. sometimes harsh, cultural realty.
Bridges plays a "shock jock" who unwittingly helps to cultivate more madness in Manhattan, a karmic psychological madness that he finds constantly dogging his heels. Williams plays a vigilante knight, coincidentally created by Bridges' radio show, running loose in Manhattan (and his own mind) on a quest for the holy grail, "a billionaire's bowling trophy". As Bridges slides deeper into his karmic pit of unresolved guilt the exciting and gorgeous Mercedes Reuhl plays an oscar-winning role as his lover on the way down. Amanda Plummer succeeds as William's timid mousy love interest.
Excellent casting, excellent plot, and excellent entertainment set in a great city- New York!
Good Things Take Hard Work February 12, 2008
John A. Amarilios (Bohemia NY)
This movie merits consideration by anyone who is looking for a thoughtful, yet entertaining vehicle for entertainment. The production and script are outstanding, and I am sure you will find good coverage of those factors in some of the other reviews you will find here. What makes this a stand out film with a message in the caliber of "The Razor's Edge", is its ability to transmit the following concept: If we are to make any progress in this life, whether it is to heal our own wounds, or to help others heal theirs, we must be ready and willing to extend ourselves beyong our normal comfort levels. Nothing good and ever lasting can occur unless we push ourselves to the point of discomfort ( ie hard work). The movie points this out > people throwing money at their guilt vs. getting personally involved ( and securing a grail). This movie is rich in thought and lesson. You get to see one man actually evolve as he slowly rises above the maelstrom of egocentricity, modern society's self-centeredness and its attendant callousness. Our protagonist backslides as he believe his work is done, but life and circumstances push him even further as he realizes that more work must be done. He eventually does the right thing and a multitude of benefit and good consequences follow - We see the eventual healing peace and contentedness that follows. You could do a lot worse in picking a film. This is one of the few that really illustrates a story of positive personal growth in the context of a modern day tragi-comedy. Kudos to all who were involved in this great reflective and inspiring, if not instructive work!
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