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The Fisher King poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.7 / 100
1991·Comedy / Drama / Fantasy·2h 17m

THE FISHER KING

“A Modern Day Tale About The Search For Love, Sanity, Ethel Merman And The Holy Grail.”

Two troubled men face their terrible destinies and events of their past as they join together on a mission to find the Holy Grail and thus to save themselves.

Above the Line
Terry Gilliam·DirectorRichard LaGravenese·WriterRoger Pratt·Director of PhotographyGeorge Fenton·Original Music ComposerLesley Walker·Editor
Cast
Robin Williams·ParryJeff Bridges·JackAmanda Plummer·LydiaMercedes Ruehl·AnneMichael Jeter·Homeless Cabaret SingerWilliam Jay Marshall·Jamaican BumChris Howell·Red KnightAdam Bryant·Radio EngineerPaul Lombardi·Radio EngineerDavid Hyde Pierce·Lou Rosen
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Terry Gilliam·DirectorCarla Corwin·Second Assistant DirectorMarion Tumen·Script SupervisorDavid McGiffert·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Richard LaGravenese·Writer
Camera· 1
Roger Pratt·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Lesley Walker·EditorJeremy Hume·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 2
George Fenton·Original Music ComposerAndrew Melhuish·Assistant Dialogue Editor
Art & Design· 7
Mel Bourne·Production DesignP. Michael Johnston·Art DirectionDavid Aaron·Assistant Property MasterCindy Carr·Set DecorationJason Weil·Set DesignerVincent Jefferds·Costume DesignerBeatrix Aruna Pasztor·Costume Designer
Production· 4
Debra Hill·ProducerLynda Obst·ProducerHoward Feuer·CastingWilliam Bowling·Location Manager
Other Departments· 9
Greg Brickman·StuntsPete Corby·StuntsAndy Duppin·StuntsLoyd Catlett·StuntsBonnie Happy Hock·StuntsHarry Madsen·StuntsJanet Brady·StuntsGilbert B. Combs·StuntsJ.B. Getzwiller·Stunts
By the Numbers
71.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
84%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$42M
ROI 75%
Worldwide Gross
1
5 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Fisher King's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#422E1B
#A38C6D
#FFFFFF
Mood
Mysterious, Intriguing
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Two men stand in a doorway, illuminated by a bright light from behind them, casting the foreground into shadow. The man on the left, with a beard, wears a pinst”

drama
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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