Directed by:
Terry Gilliam
Written by:
Richard LaGravenese
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Fantasy
Runtime:
137 mins
Plot:
A former radio DJ, suicidally despondent because of a terrible mistake he made, finds redemption in helping a deranged homeless man who was an unwitting victim of that mistake.
Release Date:
September 27, 1991
Reception:
Cast:
Robin Williams
Jeff Bridges
Mercedes Ruehl
Amanda Plummer
Michael Jeter
David Hyde Pierce
Lara Harris
Harry Shearer
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Mercedes Ruehl
Nominations
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Robin Williams
- Best Original Screenplay | Richard LaGravenese
- Best Achievement in Production Design | Mel Bourne, Cindy Carr
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Score | George Fenton
Nominations
- Best Supporting Actress | Amanda Plummer
- Best Original Screenplay | Richard LaGravenese
Wins
- Best Actor – Musical or Comedy | Robin Williams
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Mercedes Ruehl
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Actor – Musical or Comedy | Jeff Bridges
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Terry Gilliam
Nominations
- Best Original Screenplay | Richard LaGravenese