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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Violence, Nudity, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Adult Language, Profanity, Substance Abuse Movie Release: 1991 DVD Release: 02/16/1999 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 2 hrs 18 mins Studio: Columbia TriStar Members Wishing: 23 Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Fantasy Comedy, Buddy Film

Terry Gilliam directed this adaptation of Richard LaGravenese's mystical (and mythical) tale of redemption in the hard-time town of New York City. Jeff Bridges is shock radio DJ Jack Lucas, whose low opinion of humanity lends itself well to his radio talk show, where the enmity rubs off on his listeners. One fan in particular takes Jack's rants to heart and goes to a fancy restaurant with a gun, murdering innocent diners. Jack is so distraught at what his on-air suggestion wrought that he sinks into a three-year depression, drinking himself to sleep and mooching off of his girlfriend Anne Napolitano (Mercedes Ruehl, in an Oscar-winning performance), an attractive owner of a video store. Hitting bottom, Jack slumps to the river, prepared to commit suicide. To his rescue comes a crazed but witty homeless man named Parry (Robin Williams), who tells Jack he's destined for great things -- all his has to do is find the Holy Grail (conveniently located in mid-town Manhattan) and save Parry's soul. He also wants Jack to help him out with the woman of his dreams, Lydia Sinclair (Amanda Plummer), a shy type who works at a publishing company. Parry was once a university professor became unglued by a tragic event in his past; Jack soon realizes that to save himself, he first must save Parry. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide

Robin Williams - Parry
Jeff Bridges - Jack Lucas
Mercedes Ruehl - Anne Napolitano
Amanda Plummer - Lydia Sinclair
Michael Jeter - Homeless Cabaret Singer
Adam Bryant - Radio Engineer
Paul Lombardi - Radio Engineer
David Hyde Pierce - Lou Rosen

Robin Williams stars in director Terry Gilliam's twisted comedy The Fisher King. Columbia has done an excellent job at making sure this 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer is clear and concise. The colors and black levels are all spot-on with only the slightest amount of edge enhancement creeping into the image. Otherwise, this is a great-looking image that should really please fans. The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround in English and is, alas, not half as effective as the video presentation. While all aspects of the dialogue, effects, and music are quite clear, dynamic range and fidelity is sorely lacking in this mix. Also included on this disc are English subtitles. Viewers are likely to go bonkers when they find out the only extra features available on this disc are a few measly theatrical trailers. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide