Originally released as a motion picture in 1991.
Special features: New, restored 2k digital transfer, approved by director; Disc 1: Commentary (featuring director Terry Gilliam); Deleted scenes; Trailers. Disc 2: The tale of "The fisher king": The fool and the wounded king, The real and the fantastical (two new short documentaries, director Terry Gilliam, producer Lynda Obst, screenwriter Richard LaGravenese, and actors Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer, and Mercedes Ruehl tell the tale of the film's production); The tale of the red knight (artists Keith Greco and Vincent Jefferds recall the challenges they faced in realizing director Terry Gilliam's fire-breathing vision of the Red Knight in the predigital era); Jeff's tale (production of the film documented through Jeff Bridges's images from the set); Jeff and Jack (production footage of Jeff Bridges transforming into radio shock jock Jack with the help of acting coach Stephen Bridgewater); Robin's tale (2006 interview with actor Robin Williams, discussing the making of the film); Costume tests. Insert includes an essay by critic Bilge Ebiri.
Costume designer, Beatrix Pasztor ; music by George Fenton ; editor, Lesley Walker ; production designer, Mel Bourne ; director of photography, Roger Pratt.
Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer, Mercedes Ruehl, Michael Jeter, William Jay Marshall, Chris Howell, David Pierce.
DVD, NTSC, region 1; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital (5.1 Surround)
English dialogue; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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