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The Fisher King
1991
Director
Terry Gilliam
Year
1991
Content Rating
TV-14
Stars
Jeff Bridges, Adam Bryant, Paul Lombardi, Robin Williams
Languages
🇬🇧 English
Origin Countries
🇺🇸 United States
Synopsis
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.
Major Awards
Overall
1 win — 4 nominations
Wins (1)
Best Actress
Venice Film Festival (1991)
Best Actress
Nominations (4)
Best Director
Golden Globes, USA (1992)
Best Director - Motion Picture
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (1992)
Best Screenplay - Original
Writers Guild of America, USA (1992)
Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1992)
Best Actor in a Leading Role