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The Fisher King (13-Sep-1991)

Director: Terry Gilliam

Writer: Richard LaGravenese

Keywords: Drama, Comedy, Talk Radio, Homeless

After abrasive talk show host Jack Lucas's remarks prompt a listener to commit multiple murder, Lucas loses his job; he later encounters a delusional homeless man in whom he may find the spark of his own redemption. Won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress; received additional nominations for Best Actor, Best Screenplay, Best Music and Best Set Decoration.

NameOccupationBirthDeathKnown for
Jeff Bridges
Actor
4-Dec-1949   The Dude abides
Christian Clemenson
Actor
17-Mar-1958   Dr. Tom Loman on CSI: Miami
John de Lancie
Actor
20-Mar-1948   Q on Star Trek: TNG
Dan Futterman
Actor
8-Jun-1967   Vincent on Judging Amy
Michael Jeter
Actor
26-Aug-1952 30-Mar-2003 Evening Shade
Richard LaGravenese
Screenwriter
30-Oct-1959   Screenwriter, The Fisher King
Kathy Najimy
Actor
6-Feb-1957   Voice of Peggy on King of the Hill
Warren Olney
Radio Personality
?   LA radio host, To the Point
David Hyde Pierce
Actor
3-Apr-1959   Niles on Frasier
Amanda Plummer
Actor
23-Mar-1957   Pulp Fiction
Ted Ross
Actor
30-Jun-1934 3-Sep-2002 Cowardly Lion in The Wiz
Mercedes Ruehl
Actor
28-Feb-1948   Married to the Mob
Harry Shearer
Comic
23-Dec-1943   Almost half the voices on The Simpsons
Robin Williams
Comic
21-Jul-1951 11-Aug-2014 Mork from Ork

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