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The Fisher King
1991
Terry Gilliam
1991·TV-14·
United States
United StatesAward tierGold
Metascore
A former radio DJ, suicidally despondent because of a terrible mistake he once made, finds redemption in helping a mentally unstable homeless man who was an innocent victim of that mistake.
Cast
Jeff Bridges·Adam Bryant·Paul Lombardi·Robin Williams
Producers
Debra Hill·Tony Mark·Lynda Obst·Stacey Sher
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
3 wins · 7 nominations
Wins (3)
Festival Grand Prize
Venice Film Festival (1991)
Little Golden Lion
Terry Gilliam
Toronto International Film Festival (1991)
People's Choice Award
Terry Gilliam
Best Actress
Venice Film Festival (1991)
Best Actress
Mercedes Ruehl
Nominations (7)
Festival Grand Prize
Venice Film Festival (1991)
Golden Lion
Terry Gilliam
Best Picture
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (1991)
Best Picture
Best Director
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (1991)
Best Director
Terry Gilliam
Golden Globes, USA (1992)
Best Director - Motion Picture
Terry Gilliam
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (1992)
Best Screenplay - Original
Richard LaGravenese
Writers Guild of America, USA (1992)
Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
Richard LaGravenese
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1992)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Robin Williams