# The Fisher King (1991)

> A disgraced radio celebrity seeks redemption by helping a traumatized homeless visionary pursue an impossible grail and an unlikely love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/144

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Terry Gilliam
- Cast: Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer, Mercedes Ruehl, Michael Jeter, William Jay Marshall, Chris Howell, Adam Bryant
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101889/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, surreal, melancholic, reflective evening, robin williams film night

## Synopsis

A journey of redemption unfolds as a man seeks to save a troubled soul.

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