The Fisher King
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 in supporting roles, 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".
Plot
Jack Lucas, a narcissistic, misanthropic shock jock, becomes suicidal and despondent when his insensitive on-air comments inadvertently prompt a mentally unstable caller to commit a mass murder–suicide at a Manhattan restaurant. Three years later, Jack is working for his girlfriend Anne in a video store, and is in a mostly drunken, depressed state.
Awards
Cast
- Amanda Plummer
- Bradley Gregg
- Carlos Carrasco
- Christian Clemenson
- Dan Futterman
- David Hyde Pierce
- Edgar M. Böhlke
- Harry Shearer
- Jack Mulcahy
- Jayce Bartok
- Jeff Bridges
- John de Lancie
- John Heffernan
- Kathy Najimy
- Lou Hancock
- Mark Bowden
- Melinda Culea
- Mercedes Ruehl
- Michael Jeter
- Richard LaGravenese
- Robin Williams
- Stephen Bridgewater
- Ted Ross
- Tom Waits