The Fisher King

The Fisher King is a 1991 movie directed by Terry Gilliam (Monty Python). It tells the story of a radio shock jock who helps a homeless man win the heart of a woman with whom he has fallen in love. The film takes its name from an Arthurian legend of the same name.

Muppet Mentions

• A scene in a video store includes a VHS copy of the Muppet Babies Video Storybook, Volume 2. The same scene also features a poster from The Bear, which featured effects by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.

Connections

• Robin Williams played Parry
• Jeff Bridges played Jack Lucas
• Michael Jeter played Homeless Cabaret Singer
• David Hyde Pierce played Lou Rosen
• Harry Shearer played Ben Starr
• Kathy Najimy played Crazed Video Customer
• Jayce Bartok played First Punk