The Fisher King

The Fisher King

19912hr 18min
critics rating 85%85%
audience rating 85%85%

In "The Fisher King," embark on a hauntingly beautiful journey where two unlikely souls are drawn together by fate itself. Jack, a former radio DJ living in isolation with his own demons, crosses paths with Parry, a homeless man seeking redemption for a past tragedy. Heart-wrenching yet filled with unexpected hope, their quest for the Holy Grail becomes a symbolic pursuit of inner healing and salvation.

As Jack and Parry navigate the gritty streets of New York City, their bond deepens, unraveling layers of pain and discovery. Through humor and heartache, director Terry Gilliam paints a vivid canvas where the lines between reality and fantasy blur, offering a poignant reflection on resilience, friendship, and the enduring power of human connection. "The Fisher King" evokes laughter and tears in equal measure, inviting you to ponder the echoes of your own past while rooting for these lost souls on a poignant quest for grace and redemption.

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Cast

David Hyde Pierce

Lou Rosen

David Hyde Pierce

Harry Shearer

Sitcom Actor Ben Starr

Harry Shearer

Kathy Najimy

Crazed Video Customer

Kathy Najimy

Michael Jeter

Homeless Cabaret Singer

Michael Jeter

Amanda Plummer

Tom Waits

Disabled Vet (uncredited)

Tom Waits

Melinda Culea

Sitcom Wife

Melinda Culea

Al Fann

Superintendent

Al Fann

Diane Robin

Receptionist

Diane Robin

Bradley Gregg

Hippie Bum

Bradley Gregg

Pat Fraley

Radio Show Call-In (voice)

Pat Fraley

Chris Howell

Red Knight

Chris Howell

Richard LaGravenese

Strait Jacket Yuppie

Richard LaGravenese

Ted Ross

Limo Bum

Ted Ross

John Ottavino

Father at Hotel

John Ottavino

Craig 'Radio Man' Castaldo

Bum (uncredited)

Craig 'Radio Man' Castaldo

Stephen Bridgewater

Porno Customer

Stephen Bridgewater

Lara Harris

Mark Bringelson

Jack Mulcahy

Passerby (uncredited)

Jack Mulcahy

Anita Dangler

Bag Lady

Anita Dangler

Jeff Bridges

Mercedes Ruehl

Robin Williams

Mark Bowden

Jayce Bartok

First Punk

Jayce Bartok

Christian Clemenson

John de Lancie

TV Executive

John de Lancie

Carlos Carrasco

Dan Futterman

Second Punk

Dan Futterman

John Heffernan

Stockbroker Bum

John Heffernan

Joe Jamrog

Lou Hancock

Mel Bourne

Langdon Carmichael (uncredited)

Mel Bourne

Frazer Smith

News Reporter

Frazer Smith

Warren Olney

TV Anchorman

Warren Olney

William Preston

John the Bum

William Preston

Adam Bryant

Radio Engineer

Adam Bryant

Kristen Connors

Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Kristen Connors

Kathleen Bridget Kelly

Radio Show Call-In (voice)

Kathleen Bridget Kelly

William Jay Marshall

Jamaican Bum

William Jay Marshall

Lisa Blades

Parry's Wife

Lisa Blades

Paul Lombardi

Radio Engineer

Paul Lombardi

Benjamin Redman

Motorcyclist

Benjamin Redman

Johnny Paganelli

Pizza Boy

Johnny Paganelli

James Remini

Bum at Hotel

James Remini

Brian Michaels

Little Boy

Brian Michaels

Caroline Cromelin

Radio Show Call-In (voice)

Caroline Cromelin