
directed by
Terry Gilliam
featuring
Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer, Michael Jeter, Adam Bryant, Paul Lombardi, David Hyde Pierce
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, ...
Sandy S
Aug 8, 2013
I was fascinated by this movie. It goes to show what one slip of the mouth can bring and what happens when ppl put themselves on a power trip only to find themselves totally humbled.
jbeedle
Jul 10, 2008
One of my all time favorites. I still don't know why Jeff Bridges hasn't won an Acadamy Award. He certainly deserves one for his performance in this movie. This is the third copy I have obtained. I just keep giving them away.