The Fisher King
1991
Not currently streaming on CaSTV
Synopsis
Two troubled men face their terrible destinies and events of their past as they join together on a mission to find the Holy Grail and thus to save themselves.
Key facts
Cast
Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer, Mercedes Ruehl, Michael Jeter, William Jay Marshall, Chris Howell, Adam Bryant
Original language
English
First release
September 20, 1991 (United States)
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Home video distributors
Columbia TriStar Home Video (United States)
Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Setting
New York City
Crew
Screenplay
Richard LaGravenese
Producer
Debra Hill, Lynda Obst
Cinematography
Roger Pratt
Editing
Lesley Walker
Music
George Fenton
Trailer
Stills
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to write one.
Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- San Francisco International Film Festival 2007 generic
- Academy Awards 1992 academy_award
- Toronto International Film Festival 1991 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1991 generic
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Columbia TriStar Home Video (cat. no. 70613) | 1991, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Fisher King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - George Fenton (1991) | 1 release, 1991: MCA Records |
| CD | The Fisher King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - George Fenton (1991) | 6 releases, 1991: MCA Records |
| Cassette | The Fisher King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - George Fenton (1991) | 3 releases, 1991: MCA Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | September 20, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Canada | September 27, 1991 |
| Theatrical | France | October 2, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | October 11, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Italy | October 18, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 31, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Australia | November 7, 1991 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | November 8, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | November 8, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | November 15, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | November 15, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Finland | November 22, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | January 10, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Greece | January 13, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | January 17, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 17, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | January 17, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | February 6, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | February 7, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Japan | April 11, 1992 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | September 4, 1993 |
| Television | Mexico | August 27, 1995 |
| Television | Colombia | January 3, 1999 |
| Television | Netherlands | August 10, 2002 |
| Streaming | France | December 10, 2016 |
| Television | Poland | August 18, 2021 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1991 70613 |
| Home video | France | December 30, 1992 |
| Home video | France | August 18, 2004 |
| Home video | Netherlands | March 25, 2008 |
| Home video | Israel | July 2, 2013 |
| Home video | Sweden | July 17, 2013 |
| Home video | France | October 20, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Terry Gilliam |
| Cast | Robin Williams (Parry), Jeff Bridges (Jack), Amanda Plummer (Lydia), Mercedes Ruehl (Anne), Michael Jeter (Homeless Cabaret Singer), William Jay Marshall (Jamaican Bum), Chris Howell (Red Knight), Adam Bryant (Radio Engineer), Paul Lombardi (Radio Engineer), David Hyde Pierce (Lou Rosen), Ted Ross (Limo Bum), Lara Harris (Sondra), Warren Olney (TV Anchorman), Frazer Smith (News Reporter), Kathy Najimy (Crazed Video Customer), Harry Shearer (Sitcom Actor Ben Starr), Melinda Culea (Sitcom Wife), James Remini (Bum at Hotel), Mark Bowden (Doorman), John Ottavino (Father at Hotel), Brian Michaels (Little Boy), Jayce Bartok (First Punk), Dan Futterman (Second Punk), Bradley Gregg (Hippie Bum), William Preston (John the Bum), Al Fann (Superintendent), Stephen Bridgewater (Porno Customer), John Heffernan (Stockbroker Bum), Richard LaGravenese (Strait Jacket Yuppie), Anita Dangler (Bag Lady), Mark Bringelson (Drooler), Johnny Paganelli (Pizza Boy), Diane Robin (Receptionist), Benjamin Redman (Motorcyclist), Lisa Blades (Parry's Wife), Christian Clemenson (Edwin), Carlos Carrasco (Doctor), Joe Jamrog (Guard), John de Lancie (TV Executive), Lou Hancock (Nurse), Caroline Cromelin (Radio Show Call-In (voice)), Kathleen Bridget Kelly (Radio Show Call-In (voice)), Pat Fraley (Radio Show Call-In (voice)), Mel Bourne (Langdon Carmichael (uncredited)), Kristen Connors (Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)), Jack Mulcahy (Passerby (uncredited)), Tom Waits (Disabled Vet (uncredited)), Craig Castaldo (Bum (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Richard LaGravenese |
| Producer | Debra Hill, Lynda Obst |
| Cinematography | Roger Pratt |
| Editing | Lesley Walker |
| Music | George Fenton |
| Production design | Mel Bourne |
| Visual effects | Daniel Sudick |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
