Review of The Fisher King (1991) by Louis J — 04 Feb 2010

Bridges and Williams at their peak. One of the best stories ever, taking you through every range of emotion.

This review of The Fisher King (1991) was written by Louis J on 04 Feb 2010.

The Fisher King has generally received very positive reviews.

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