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Fierce Creatures

  • 19971997
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
25K
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John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin in Fierce Creatures (1997)
  • Comedy
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IMDb RATING
6.3/10
25K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Robert Young
    • Fred Schepisi
  • Writers
    • John Cleese
    • Iain Johnstone
    • Terry Jones(idea for "The Fierce Animal Policy")
  • Stars
    • John Cleese
    • Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Kevin Kline
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Robert Young
    • Fred Schepisi
  • Writers
    • John Cleese
    • Iain Johnstone
    • Terry Jones(idea for "The Fierce Animal Policy")
  • Stars
    • John Cleese
    • Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Kevin Kline
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 105User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
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    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • Rollo Leeas Rollo Lee
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Willa Westonas Willa Weston
    Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline
    • Vince McCainas Vince McCain…
    Michael Palin
    Michael Palin
    • Bugsy Maloneas Bugsy Malone
    Ronnie Corbett
    Ronnie Corbett
    • Reggie Sealionsas Reggie Sealions
    Carey Lowell
    Carey Lowell
    • Cub Felinesas Cub Felines
    Robert Lindsay
    Robert Lindsay
    • Sydney Small Mammalsas Sydney Small Mammals
    Bille Brown
    • Neville Coltraneas Neville Coltrane
    Derek Griffiths
    • Gerry Ungulatesas Gerry Ungulates
    Cynthia Cleese
    Cynthia Cleese
    • Pip Small Mammalsas Pip Small Mammals
    Richard Ridings
    Richard Ridings
    • Hugh Primatesas Hugh Primates
    Maria Aitken
    Maria Aitken
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    Michael Percival
    Michael Percival
    • Ant Keeperas Ant Keeper
    Fred Evans
    • Flamingo Keeperas Flamingo Keeper
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    Lisa Hogan
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    Tim Potter
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    Jenny Galloway
    • Aquarium Keeperas Aquarium Keeper
    • Directors
      • Robert Young
      • Fred Schepisi
    • Writers
      • John Cleese
      • Iain Johnstone
      • Terry Jones(idea for "The Fierce Animal Policy")
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In the final scene, Rollo Lee (John Cleese) mixes up the name of Jamie Lee Curtis' character, calling Willa "Wanda" once - a reference to A Fish Called Wanda (1988), and perhaps specifically to a scene in that movie where Cleese's character mixed up Wanda's name with his wife Wendy's and called Wendy "Wanda".
    • Goofs
      The foam in Vince's champagne glass when he pours it and drinks it.
    • Quotes

      Vince: Told you I'd kick ass, Dad. What I really wanted to ask was, I, uh - I was wondering, could I get a raise?

      Rod: Out of the question.

      Vince: Why?

      Rod: I don't have the money.

      Vince: You got six billion dollars!

      Rod: Seven, but things are tight right now. Who the hell's making all this bloody noise? Who's there?

      [he opens the door and he sees no one]

      Vince: Okay, look. Uh, what about a-a small advance on my inheritance?

      Rod: What inheritance?

      Vince: Well...

      [nervous laugh]

      Vince: I-I'm your son! You have to leave me something.

      Rod: Why?

      Vince: 'Cause you... you screwed up my whole childhood!

      Rod: How could I have? I wasn't even there.

    • Crazy credits
      No animals were injured during the making of this movie, only humans.
    • Alternate versions
      To receive a PG certificate for UK cinemas one cut was made to remove Rollo's use of 'fucking hell'. Video and DVD releases were uncut and the rating increased to a 12.
    • Connections
      Featured in Des O'Connor Tonight: Episode #20.6 (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Hungry Heart
      Written and performed by Bruce Springsteen

    User reviews105

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A Lemur Called Rollo
    Let me take it out of my system first. There never will be another A Fish Called Wanda. That comedy was one and only, perfect, brilliant, mean, witty, the best film about culture clashes, the best backstabbing comedy, the best - everything. For me, Wanda is a Citizen Kane of the comedy. Period. What makes is outstanding, are the four partners in crime as written by John Cleese and played by Cleese himself, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Palin, and Kevin Kline that were simply incredible, and, let's face it, despite being criminals and back-stabbers, you would love them all. I know I did.

    When Fierce Creatures was released 12 years ago, I ran to see it and I was bitterly disappointed. I expected Wanda, Part 2 - which is impossible because ...see the first paragraph. Last night I caught FC on TV and I have to admit that it IS a good and funny film. It knows that it is a follow up to A Fish Called Wanda. It references to the perfect predecessor, makes you laugh, and lets you meet again with the fabulous four and many supporting players from Wanda. Fierce Creatures has gained Cult Status with years, and I am now a part of its following. The script was written by John Cleese and the plot is convoluted and silly at the same time. The best, the funniest moments play off mistaken assuming that John Cleese's character Rollo, ex-cop appointed the London Marwood Zoo Director, is a sexy beast for whom one woman is not enough. The scenes between Cleese (Rollo Lee) and Willa Weston, an American business-woman (Jamie Lee Curtis) are the funniest. The weakest links in the movie are IMO Michael Palin who unlike his character Ken in AFCW can talk and he just would never shut up. His character became boring and annoying very soon. The same sadly should be said about Kevin Kline playing two roles, the Australian billionaire Ron McClain, ruthless, obnoxious, and vulgar, and his weakling loser son Vince whom his father despises. Needless to say there is not much love lost between an arrogant father and his estranged son. The film has so many hilarious jokes and witty references not only to A Fish Called Wanda but to Monty Python series that by the time of the conclusion, I had enough fun and laughs to tolerate and forgive the loud and messy final act.
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    • Galina_movie_fan
    • Jul 7, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 24, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Universal Studios Home Entertainment (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Death Fish II
    • Filming locations
      • Marwell Zoological Park, Marwell, Hampshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Fish Productions
      • Jersey Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,381,260
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,759,480
      • Jan 26, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,381,260
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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