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A washed-up New York radio DJ, obsessed with his part in the death of a listener, finds his life changed by an eccentric homeless man. Terrific cast, highlighted by Oscar winner Ruehl!
Original Release
09/27/1991
US Release
09/27/1991
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jeff Bridges | Jack / Jack Lucas |
| Adam Bryant | Radio Engineer |
| Paul Lombardi | Radio Engineer |
| David Hyde Pierce | Lou Rosen |
| Ted Ross | Limo Bum |
| Lara Harris | Sondra |
| Warren Olney | TV Anchorman |
| Frazer Smith | News Reporter |
| Mercedes Ruehl | Anne / Anne Napolitano |
| Kathy Najimy | Crazed Video Customer / Video Customer |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jeff Bridges | Jack / Jack Lucas |
| Adam Bryant | Radio Engineer |
| Paul Lombardi | Radio Engineer |
| David Hyde Pierce | Lou Rosen |
| Ted Ross | Limo Bum |
| Lara Harris | Sondra |
| Warren Olney | TV Anchorman |
| Frazer Smith | News Reporter |
| Mercedes Ruehl | Anne / Anne Napolitano |
| Kathy Najimy | Crazed Video Customer / Video Customer |
| Harry Shearer | Sitcom Actor Ben Starr / Ben Starr |
| Melinda Culea | Sitcom Wife |
| James Remini | Bum at Hotel |
| Mark Bowden | Doorman |
| John Ottavino | Father at Hotel |
| Brian Michaels | Little Boy |
| Jayce Bartok | First Punk / Punk |
| Dan Futterman | Second Punk / Punk |
| Robin Williams | Parry / Henry Sagan Parry |
| Bradley Gregg | Hippie Bum |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Debra Hill | Producer |
| Tony Mark | Producer |
| Lynda Obst | Producer |
| Stacey Sher | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
The Fisher King (Trailer 1)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1992 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1992 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Won |
| 1992 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Nominated |
| 1992 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration | Nominated |
| 1992 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Won |
| 1992 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Won |
