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1. Early in the film, Jack Lucas (Jeff Bridges) lists off a number of possible titles for his eventual biography with his girlfriend, Beth. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
2. Equally early in the film, Jack Lucas has been offered the lead in a TV sitcom. What is it called?
3. Since the sitcom that Jack Lucas is offered is about a radio personality, there's a certain irony in the fact that the person playing Jack's agent would eventually become a member of the cast of the TV show 'Frasier,' whose title character is a radio personality. Who plays Jack's agent?
4. Due to the violent tragedy that effectively ruined Jack Lucas' career, the sitcom deal fell through. The actor who wound up taking the part that was originally offered to Jack is played by a man who appeared in the 1984 cult classic, 'This Is Spinal Tap.' What part did this man play?
5. After the tragic incident that destroys Jack Lucas' career, the story leaps forward a bit. According to a title card, how many years have passed since a crazed Jack Lucas fan opened fire on an upscale Manhattan bar?
6. Jack, in the present center of the film, is no longer a radio personality, but works at his girlfriend's video rental store. What is its name?
7. Kathy Najimy has a notable cameo as an annoying customer at the video store. She fairly assails Jack with requests for help in picking out a 'zany' movie to rent. She seems to have no idea what to select, but lists a couple of comedy teams whose movies embody the mood she is looking for. Which comedy team does she NOT suggest?
8. The video store owned by Anne Napolitano (Mercedes Ruehl) carries pornographic films as well as mainstream fare. Which of the following porn films is NOT mentioned by name in 'The Fisher King'?
9. Several times during the film, Parry (Robin Williams) sings -- and leads others in singing -- a song from the 1941 film 'Babes On Broadway' called 'How About You?'. A more formal version of this song can be heard during the closing credits. Which artist, known mostly for his 70's work, performs it?
10. Parry, to Jack: 'I'm the _________ of God.'
11. Parry -- named for the errant knight Parsifal (a.k.a. Parcival, Percival, and so forth)-- suffers from a number of psychological disorders throughout the course of the film. Which is NOT one of them?
12. Parry explains to Jack that, at some undetermined point in the past, a flock of overweight fairies suddenly appeared to him. What was Parry doing when this happened?
13. Parry was instructed by the fairies to look for the Holy Grail on a certain page of a certain magazine. What was the magazine?
14. Parry needs Jack's help in recovering the Holy Grail due to the interference of a figure whom apparently only Parry can see. Who is this adversary?
15. Robin Williams' character calls himself Parry, but this is not his real name. What is his real first name?
16. Before he became 'Parry,' Robin Williams' character was a professor. Where did he teach?
17. Several notable character actors make appearances as Parry's homeless friends. Which of the following does NOT appear in 'The Fisher King'?
18. There is an elaborate fantasy sequence set in Grand Central Station during which the hundred-plus visible commuters pair off and waltz while Parry follows his true love, Lydia (Amanda Plummer). True or False: this scene was shot in the real Grand Central Station.
19. While trying to convince Parry that he should pursue Lydia before making his try for the Holy Grail, he notes, 'Women are great! They kill the livestock so knights can go out and fulfill quests. Where would King Arthur have wound up without Guinivere?' What is Parry's response?
20. When Jack finally introduces Lydia and Parry, there's an awkward moment when Jack realizes he doesn't know what to use as Parry's last name. Parry says, 'It's just Parry.' Lydia says, 'Oh -- like _______.' What word goes in the blank?
21. While at Anne's video store, Lydia hopes to rent one or more films featuring a particular performer. Who is it?
22. Jack gets Parry cleaned and primped for his date with Lydia, and loans him a suit. Since Jack is much taller than Parry, though, the cuffs of both the pants and jacket are too long. How does Jack solve this problem?
23. Which of the following characters from 'The Fisher King' is NOT played by a person with at least one parent who is also a famous actor?
24. As Lydia and Anne are getting to know each other, Anne admits bemusedly that Lydia does not have the looks of a supermodel. She goes on to name one particular model as an example of what Lydia does NOT look like. Who is it?
25. And finally, an Oscar question. All four of the principal actors are well-respected in their field, but only one of them won an Oscar for his or her peformance in 'The Fisher King.' Who was it?
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