The Fisher King, trailer

A fairy tale grounded in poignant reality, Terry Gilliams magnificent, Manhattanset The Fisher King features Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams in two of their most brilliant roles. Bridges plays a former radio shock jock reconstructing his life after a scandal, and Williams a homeless man on a quest for the Holy Grailwhich he believes to be hidden somewhere on the Upper East Side. Unknowingly linked by their pasts, the two men aid each other on a fanciful journey toward their own humanity. This singular American odyssey features a witty script by Richard LaGravenese, evocative cinematography by Roger Pratt, and superb supporting performances by Amanda Plummer and an Oscarwinning Mercedes Ruehl, all harnessed by Gilliam into a compassionate, funny modernday myth. directed by Terry Gilliam, 1991