#764: GILLIAM, Terry: The Fisher King (1991)
GILLIAM, Terry (United States)
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The Fisher King [1991]
Spine #764
Blu-ray
Blu-ray
A fairy tale grounded in poignant reality, the magnificent, Manhattan-set The Fisher King, by Terry Gilliam, features Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams in two of their most brilliant roles. Bridges plays a former radio shock jock reconstructing his life after a scandal, and Williams is a homeless man on a quest for the Holy Grail — which he believes to be hidden somewhere on the Upper East Side. Unknowingly linked by their pasts, the two men aid each other on a fanciful journey to discovering their own humanity. This singular American odyssey features a witty script by Richard LaGravenese, evocative cinematography by Roger Pratt, and superb supporting performances by Amanda Plummer and an Oscar-winning Mercedes Ruehl, all harnessed by Gilliam into a compassionate, funny modern-day myth.
138 minutes
Color
Color
5.1 Surround
1:78:1 aspect ratio
Criterion Release 2015
Director/Writers
Written by Richard LaGravenese.
Terry Gilliam was 51 when he directed The Fisher King.
Other Gilliam films in the Collection:
#903: Jabberwocky (1977)
#37: Time Bandits (1981)
#51: Brazil (1985)
#1166: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
#175: Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas (1998)
The Film
Terry Gilliam was 51 when he directed The Fisher King.
Other Gilliam films in the Collection:
#903: Jabberwocky (1977)
#37: Time Bandits (1981)
#51: Brazil (1985)
#1166: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
#175: Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas (1998)
The Film
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The Booklet
Eight-page foldout poster featuring an essay by critic Bilge Ebiri.
Commentary
Featuring Gilliam.
Interviews 1
With Gilliam, producer Lynda Obst, screenwriter LaGravenese, and actors Bridges, Plummer, and Ruehl.
Interviews 2
With artists Keith Greco and Vincent Jefferds on the creation of the film’s Red Knight.
Interview
From 2006 with actor Williams.
Video essay
Featuring Bridge’s on-set photographs.
Footage
From 1991 of Bridges training as a radio personality with acting coach Stephen Bridgewater.
Deleted scenes
With audio commentary by Gilliam.
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The ExtrasThe Booklet
Eight-page foldout poster featuring an essay by critic Bilge Ebiri.
Commentary
Featuring Gilliam.
Interviews 1
With Gilliam, producer Lynda Obst, screenwriter LaGravenese, and actors Bridges, Plummer, and Ruehl.
Interviews 2
With artists Keith Greco and Vincent Jefferds on the creation of the film’s Red Knight.
Interview
From 2006 with actor Williams.
Video essay
Featuring Bridge’s on-set photographs.
Footage
From 1991 of Bridges training as a radio personality with acting coach Stephen Bridgewater.
Deleted scenes
With audio commentary by Gilliam.
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