The Fisher King (1991)
The Fisher King is a 1991 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Mercedes Ruehl, and Amanda Plummer. The film tells the story of a former radio DJ (Bridges) who is suffering from depression and guilt after his insensitive remarks on the air resulted in a caller's suicide. He meets a homeless man (Williams) who believes he is a knight on a quest for the Holy Grail, and the two embark on a journey of redemption.
The Fisher King is a film that is filled with moments of sexual tension and innuendo. The most obvious of these is the relationship between Jack (Bridges) and Anne (Ruehl). From the moment they meet, there is a palpable chemistry between them, and their interactions are filled with flirtatious banter and suggestive dialogue. This culminates in a passionate kiss in the middle of a crowded bar, which is one of the most memorable scenes in the film.
The film also features a number of other sexual moments, such as when Jack and Anne go to a strip club. Here, Jack is visibly uncomfortable with the sexual atmosphere, while Anne is more relaxed and even begins to dance with one of the strippers. This scene serves to further highlight the differences between the two characters, and their respective attitudes towards sex.
The Fisher King also features a number of dream sequences that are filled with sexual imagery. In one of these, Jack dreams of a giant phallic symbol that is chasing him through a forest. This symbol is a representation of his own repressed sexuality, and serves to illustrate the psychological turmoil that Jack is going through.
Overall, The Fisher King is a film that is filled with moments of sexual tension and innuendo. From the flirtatious banter between Jack and Anne, to the dream sequences filled with sexual imagery, the film is a masterful exploration of the complexities of human sexuality.
A man says on radio that he plans to have sex in a limo with a teenager of his choice.
A woman is given an adult VHS film and we can box art is shown, but explicit details cannot be made out.
A man jokingly proposed to have sex with a woman to make babies and mentions his penis.
Robin Williams' character appears completely naked in one scene. The scene is set at night though, and his penis is obscured in shadow. Male full rear and frontal nudity.
A man and a woman embrace and he pulls up her blouse. They then begin to make out and the scene ends. Sex is implied.
There are a couple close-up shots of a woman's cleavage.
Two men are assumed to be naked in the final scene. However, no male nudity is shown.