The Fisher King
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The Fisher King
Summary
The Fisher King is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,366 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- The Fisher King received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[3].
- The Fisher King's instance of is recorded as film[4].
- The Fisher King was directed by Terry Gilliam[5].
- Richard LaGravenese wrote the screenplay for The Fisher King[6].
- The Fisher King's composer is recorded as George Fenton[7].
- The Fisher King's genre is fantasy film[8].
- The Fisher King's genre is comedy film[9].
- The Fisher King's genre is drama film[10].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Robin Williams[11].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Jeff Bridges[12].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Mercedes Ruehl[13].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Amanda Plummer[14].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Michael Jeter[15].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Tom Waits[16].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Christian Clemenson[17].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Dan Futterman[18].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was David Hyde Pierce[19].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Harry Shearer[20].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Jack Mulcahy[21].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was John de Lancie[22].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Lou Hancock[23].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Mark Bowden[24].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Melinda Culea[25].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Stephen Bridgewater[26].
- A cast member of The Fisher King was Ted Ross[27].
Product Details
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Authorship and Creation
Producers include Debra Hill[30] and Q6708571[31]. The Fisher King was directed by Terry Gilliam[5]. Richard LaGravenese wrote the screenplay for it[6]. Cast members include Robin Williams[11], Jeff Bridges[12], Mercedes Ruehl[13], Amanda Plummer[14], Michael Jeter[15], and Tom Waits[16].
Publication
Publication dates include January 1, 1991[32], October 31, 1991[33], and September 27, 1991[34]. The original language of The Fisher King was English[35]. Genres include fantasy film[8], comedy film[9], and drama film[10]. It was distributed by video on demand[36].
Subject and Themes
Main subjects include meaning of life[37], responsibility[38], guilt[39], human bonding[40], death of subject's spouse[41], and psychological trauma[42].
Reception
The Fisher King received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[3]. Reviews include 7.1/10[43], 67/100[44], and 84%[45].
Adaptations and Inspiration
Fisher King inspired The Fisher King[46].
Why It Matters
The Fisher King ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,366 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] It is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
What awards did The Fisher King receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[3].