Review of The Fisher King (1991) by Corrado D — 24 Mar 2010

Intense storyline, eccentric characters, great actors, directed by Terry Gilliam.

This review of The Fisher King (1991) was written by Corrado D on 24 Mar 2010.

The Fisher King has generally received very positive reviews.

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