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1991 · 138 min · R

The Fisher King

Directed by Terry Gilliam · Comedy, Drama

The Fisher King (1991) is a Comedy film, directed by Terry Gilliam set in New York City during the 1990s. It runs 138 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of redemption, guilt & shame, and madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
George Fenton
Cinematography
Roger Pratt
Cast
Robin WilliamsJeff BridgesAmanda PlummerMercedes RuehlMichael JeterWilliam Jay MarshallChris HowellAdam Bryant

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
RedemptionGuilt & ShameMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
WhimsicalMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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