The Fisher King

Nan
2h 18m
1991
7.3 /10 (1,401)

A Modern Day Tale About The Search For Love, Sanity, Ethel Merman And The Holy Grail.

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1991-09-20

Top Billed 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

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