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IMDb rating 7.5
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Critic Jo Berry
rated 8

...peppered with some extraordinarily vivid set pieces (...) and boasts four-star performances from both Bridges and Ruehl.

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Åsa Jahnke Stephens
rated 10

One of the best movies ever. Great actors and beautifully filmed in New York City.

2 years ago

Cast & Crew

Terry Gilliam
Director
Chris Howell
As Red Knight
Robin Williams
As Parry
Jeff Bridges
As Jack
Harry Shearer
As Sitcom Actor Ben Starr
Amanda Plummer
As Lydia
Kathy Najimy
As Crazed Video Customer

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In the bustling streets of New York City, two men from different walks of life cross paths and embark on a journey to find the Holy Grail, each seeking redemption from their troubled pasts. Jack Lucas (Jeff Bridges), a former radio host, is haunted by his role in a tragic event that left several people dead, including the wife of Parry (Robin Williams), a homeless history professor who has created his own fantasy world to cope with the pain of his loss. As they navigate the city's underbelly, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters and face challenges that test their friendship and their quest for meaning. Will they find the Holy Grail and restore their faith in humanity?

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The Fisher King was released in theaters on September 20, 1991.