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The Fisher King (1991)

R | | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy | 27 September 1991 (USA)
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A former radio DJ, suicidally despondent because of a terrible mistake he made, finds redemption in helping a deranged homeless man who was an unwitting victim of that mistake.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Jack
Adam Bryant ... Radio Engineer
Paul Lombardi ... Radio Engineer
... Lou Rosen (as David Pierce)
... Limo Bum
... Sondra
Warren Olney ... TV Anchorman
Frazer Smith ... News Reporter
... Anne
... Crazed Video Customer
... Sitcom Actor Ben Starr
... Sitcom Wife
James Remini ... Bum at Hotel
Mark Bowden ... Doorman
John Ottavino ... Father at Hotel
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Storyline

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. Written by Jim Sanders and Determined Copy Editor

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holy grail | redemption | massacre | friendship | video store | See All (212) »

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A Modern Day Tale About The Search For Love, Sanity, Ethel Merman And The Holy Grail. See more »

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Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and violence | See all certifications »

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27 September 1991 (USA)  »

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Fisher King  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$24,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$311,662, 22 September 1991, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$41,895,491
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Trivia

Tom Waits: the beggar in the wheelchair at the train station. See more »

Goofs

When Parry is in the hospital and Jack comes to visit him Jack approaches the bed. To the right of the frame is a man wearing shorts with a walkie talkie clipped to them. See more »

Quotes

Jack Lucas: I'm talking to the little people!
Parry: Are they here?
Jack Lucas: They're saying, "Jack, go to the liquor store and findeth the Jack of Daniels so that ye may be shitfaced, doo-lang, doo-LANG!"
Parry: Are they really saying that?
Jack Lucas: [shouts] You're out of your fucking mind!
Parry: [happily] Bingo!
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Referenced in The Big Lebowski (1998) See more »

Soundtracks

The Power
Written by Benito Benitez, John Garrett III, Toni C., Robert Frazier & Francis Zambon
Performed by Chill Rob G
Remixed by Kevin Lane
Courtesy of Wild Pitch Records, Ltd.
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Wow! Sooooooooo overlooked. A mini-masterpiece
6 May 2005 | by – See all my reviews

I've watched Robin Williams/Jeff Bridges in this "fairytale" more times than I count. Finally bought it. You have to watch it at least twice , in my opinion,because the first time all I could do was try to let it "settle in".

I love movies that hit me broadsided and then blind me! I keep trying to watch it with my daughter, who only likes love stories, but if I can keep her still long enough she'll find out that this IS a love story, of the most incredible kind. A love story for all mankind.

I hate to gush, but if it's ever called for, it's called for here.

The first time I saw it, I was soooooooo impressed with Mercedes Rhuel's performance and actually said to my friend in the theatre, "That woman's gonna get nominated for the Oscar for this performance", which of course she won for her performance. So, I'm not so unsophisticated after all.
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