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
The Fisher King Parry and Lydia embrace. Afterwards, Jack reconciles with Anne, telling her that he loves her. She slaps him, but then grabs and kisses him. Later, Jack and Parry lie naked in Central Park gazing at the clouds. During an appearance on "The Directors" (which is available on the 2-Disc DVD for Gilliam's film "Time Bandits"), Gilliam said he wanted to do the film because he was tired of doing big budget special effects films, such as his previous film "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen", which went over budget and cost over $45 million, nearly twice as much as "The Fisher