The Fisher King The Fisher King The Fisher King is a 1991 American comedy-drama film written by Richard LaGravenese and directed by Terry Gilliam. Starring Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges, with Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer, and Michael Jeter in supporting roles, the film tells the story of a radio shock jock who tries to find redemption by helping a man whose life he inadvertently shattered. The film was released in the United States by TriStar Pictures on September 20, 1991. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing $42 million on a $24 million budget. Jack Lucas, a narcissistic, misanthropic shock jock, becomes
Eddie Fisher (singer) Joely Fisher and Tricia Leigh Fisher with Stevens. Fisher was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fourth of seven children born to Gitte (later Katherine or "Katie"; "née" Winokur; 1902–1991) and Joseph Tisch (1901–1967), who were Russian Jewish immigrants. His father's surname was originally Tisch, but was changed to Fisher by the time of the 1940 census. To his family, Fisher was always called "Sonny Boy", a nickname derived from the song of the same name in Al Jolson's film "The Singing Fool" (1928). Fisher attended Thomas Junior High School, South Philadelphia High School, and Simon Gratz High School. It was