The Fisher King

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The Fisher King
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R,2hrs 18min
Released:
January 1, 1991
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Columbia TriStar
Synopsis: Terry Gilliam directed this adaptation of Richard LaGravenese's mystical (and mythical) tale of redemption in the hard-time town of New York City. Jeff Bridges is shock radio DJ Jack Lucas, whose low opinion of humanity lends itself well to his radio talk show, where the enmity rubs off on his listeners. One fan in particular takes Jack's rants to heart and goes to a fancy restaurant with a gun, murdering innocent diners. Jack is so distraught at what his on-air suggestion wrought that he sinks into ... Full Synopsis
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A modern epic that fuses myth with hard-edged reality, it's a one-of-a-kind, thoroughly engaging experience. Full Review
Metascore
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61
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Jack Lucas
Lydia Sinclair
Anne Napolitano
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