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The Fisher King

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Fantasy drama, starring Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams. Jack Lucas is a successful but vituperative radio phone-in host. A typically reckless remark triggers a massacre at a Manhattan bar, after which Lucas goes into an alcoholic decline. But an encounter with a mystical vagrant offers an opportunity for redemption. Widescreen. Ends 1.50am
Director Terry Gilliam (1991, 15) (S) (W) Film of the Week: page 63 ****

Contributors

Unknown:
Jeff Bridges
Unknown:
Robin Williams.
Unknown:
Jack Lucas
Director:
Terry Gilliam
Jack Lucas:
Jeff Bridges
Parry:
Robin Williams
Lydia:
Amanda Plummer
Anne Napolitano:
Mercedes Ruehl
Cabaret singer:
Michael Jeter
Lou Rosen:
David Pierce
Source: Radio Times

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