The Fisher King (1991)

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Written by Richard LaGravenese

Directed by Terry Gilliam

Running Time: 140 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1991

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Jack Lucas (Jeff Bridges) is a late night disc jockey for a radio talk show and is renowned for saying exactly what he feels, and hoping that they don't take him too seriously.

However one evening he inadvertently convinces a caller (who just happens to be a sociopath) to blow up restaurant patrons and then himself.

On hearing the disturbing news the following day Jack wallows in his remorse, which lasts three years. After this time he is attacked and almost set alight when a crazy homeless man named Parry (Robin Williams) rescues him from these tormentors and befriends the now suicidal DJ.

Jack tries to reward Parry for helping save his life with money, but Parry's only wish is for him to join him in his quest for the Holy Grail!

It isn't long until Parry tells Jack that he was a history teacher and married at one point, until his wife was killed in the restaurant blast, an obvious reason for his lunacy now.

With this knowledge Jack bends backwards tohelp Parry and soon learns that the penny compassion or sardonic love of the working world isn't enough to live on and what friendship entails, namely, is a little craziness and a lot of struggle for moments of shared happiness.

A wonderful film of self discovery.

Cast

Image for Jeff BridgesJeff BridgesJack Lucas
Image for Robin WilliamsRobin WilliamsParry
Mercedes RuehlAnne Napolitano
Amanda PlummerLydia Sinclair
Image for David Hyde PierceDavid Hyde PierceLou Rosen
Adam BryantRadio engineer
Paul J. LombardiRadio engineer
Ted RossLimo bum
Lara HarrisSondra
Warren OlneyTV anchorman
Frazer SmithNews reporter
Kathy NajimyCrazed video customer
Image for Harry ShearerHarry ShearerSitcom actor Ben Starr
Melinda CuleaSitcom wife
James ReminiBum at hotel
John OttavinoFather at hotel
Brian MichaelsLittle boy

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