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The Fisher King (1991)
Director: Terry Gilliam
Cast: Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer, Mercedes Ruehl
7.5
83%Runtime138 min
Rating15
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Fisher King (1991) directed by Terry Gilliam was well-received by critics, with an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has also been recognized for its awards, receiving multiple nominations including an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Audiences have also responded positively, giving the film a solid 7.5/10 rating on IMDb.
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Terry Gilliam's whimsical, socially conscious fantasy film shares Life of Brian's ability to blend absurdist humor with deeper themes of redemption and the human condition.
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The Fisher King is a 1991 American fantasy comedy drama film written by Richard LaGravenese and directed by Terry Gilliam. Starring Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges, with Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer and Michael Jeter, the film tells the story of a radio shock jock who tries to find redemption by helping a man whose life he inadvertently shattered. It explores "the intermingling of New York City's usually strictly separated social strata", and has been described as "a modern-day Grail Quest that fused New York romantic comedy with timeless fantasy".
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