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A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood. - A Fish Called Wanda
Movie Details

Title: A Fish Called Wanda

Release Date: 15 Jul 1988

Runtime: 1h 49m

Genre: Comedy, Crime

Director: Prominent Features, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Fish Productions

Production Companies: Prominent Features, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Fish Productions

Overview: While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.203 (2179 votes)

Cast

  • Wanda Gershwitz: Jamie Lee Curtis
  • Archie Leach: John Cleese
  • Otto: Kevin Kline
  • Ken Pile: Michael Palin
  • Wendy: Maria Aitken
  • Georges Thomason: Tom Georgeson
  • Portia: Cynthia Cleese
  • Mrs. Coady: Patricia Hayes
  • Judge: Geoffrey Palmer
  • Customer in Jeweler's Shop: Mark Elwes
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