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Synopsis
Terry Gilliam directed this adaptation of Richard LaGravenese's mystical (and mythical) tale of redemption in the hard-time town of New York City. Jeff Bridges is shock radio DJ Jack Lucas, whose low opinion of humanity lends itself well to his radio talk show, where the enmity rubs off on his listeners. One fan in particular takes Jack's rants to heart and goes to a fancy restaurant with a gun, murdering innocent diners. Jack is so distraught at what his on-air suggestion wrought that he sinks into a three-year depression, drinking himself to sleep and mooching off of his girlfriend Anne Napolitano (Mercedes Ruehl, in an Oscar-winning performance), an attractive owner of a video store. Hitting bottom, Jack slumps to the river, prepared to commit suicide. To his rescue comes a crazed but witty homeless man named Parry (Robin Williams), who tells Jack he's destined for great things -- all his has to do is find the Holy Grail (conveniently located in mid-town Manhattan) and save Parry's soul. He also wants Jack to help him out with the woman of his dreams, Lydia Sinclair (Amanda Plummer), a shy type who works at a publishing company. Parry was once a university professor became unglued by a tragic event in his past; Jack soon realizes that to save himself, he first must save Parry. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide

Cast

Jeff Bridges Jack Lucas
Michael Jeter Homeless Cabaret Singer
Amanda Plummer Lydia Sinclair
Mercedes Ruehl Anne Napolitano
Harry Shearer Ben Starr
Robin Williams Parry

Production Crew

Cindy Carr Art Director
P. Michael Johnston Art Director
Anthony Mark Associate Producer
Stacey Sher Associate Producer
Craig Haagensen Camera Operator
Roger Pratt Cinematographer
George Fenton Composer (Music Score)
Beatrix Aruna Pasztor Costume Designer
Terry Gilliam Director
Lesley Walker Editor
Debra Hill Producer
Lynda Obst Producer
Mel Bourne Production Designer
Richard LaGravenese Screenwriter
Cindy Carr Set Designer
Rick Heinrichs Set Designer
Chris Howell Stunts
Year: 1991
Runtime: 138
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama
Fantasy

Sound
Dolby

Produced by
TriStar

Release
September 20, 1991 (USA)
by Tri Star

Awards
1991 - Best Film (Musical or Comedy) - Golden Globe
1991 - Silver Lion - Venice International Film Festival