A Fish Called Wanda

M
1h 49m
1988
7.201 /10 (2,321)

A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood.

Overview

While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.

Country : United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages : English, Italiano, Pусский
Released Date: 1988-07-15

Top Billed Cast

Jamie Lee Curtis

Wanda Gershwitz

John Cleese

Archie Leach

Kevin Kline

Otto

Michael Palin

Ken Pile

Maria Aitken

Wendy

Tom Georgeson

Georges Thomason

Cynthia Cleese

Portia

Patricia Hayes

Mrs. Coady

Geoffrey Palmer

Judge

Mark Elwes

Customer in Jeweler's Shop

Neville Phillips

Manager of Jeweler's Shop

Peter Jonfield

Inspector Marvin

Jeremy Child

Mr. Ian Johnson

Stephen Fry

Hutchison

Ken Campbell

Bartlett

Al Hunter Ashton

Warder

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