Fisher King (The)
- Director: Terry Gilliam
- Writer: Richard LaGravenese
- Producer: Debra Hill; Tony Mark
CGiii Comment
Gilliam's world is always a little different...
Here, he looks at the irresponsible becoming responsible...the lost and found.
It's a tragi-comedy that could have been more tragic - Gilliam resists in making it an out-and-out critique on modern society...but, he does deliver a few knockout punches.
Wholly worthwhile.
Special mention must go to Michael Jeter...his singing telegram performance will have you screaming with joy.
RIP....Michael.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
After hearing a popular DJ rail against yuppies, a madman carries out a massacre in a popular New York bar. Dejected and remorseful, the DJ strikes up a friendship with Parry, a former professor who became unhinged and then homeless after witnessing his wife's violent death in the bar shooting. The DJ seeks redemption by helping Parry in his quest to recover an item that he believes is the Holy Grail and to win the heart of the woman he loves.
Cast & Characters
Jeff Bridges as Jack;
Adam Bryant as Radio Engineer;
Paul Lombardi as Radio Engineer;
David Hyde Pierce as Lou Rosen;
Ted Ross as Limo Bum;
Lara Harris as Sondra;
Warren Olney as TV Anchorman;
Frazer Smith as News Reporter;
Mercedes Ruehl as Anne;
Kathy Najimy as Crazed Video Customer;
Harry Shearer as Sitcom Actor Ben Starr;
Melinda Culea as Sitcom Wife;
James Remini as Bum at Hotel;
Mark Bowden as Doorman;
John Ottavino as Father at Hotel;
Michael Jeter as Homeless Cabaret Singer