20 Sep 1991
The Fisher King
Two troubled men face their terrible destinies and events of their past as they join together on a mission to find the Holy Grail and thus to save themselves.
Stone Pillow
A homeless woman named Florabelle becomes the unwitting guide to the streets for a New York social worker named Carrie who thinks she has lessons to offer the down-and-out clients she serves at the homeless shelter. Soon, however, Carrie realizes that she's the one who has much to learn.
Top Billed Cast
Lucille Ball Florabelle
Daphne Zuniga Carrie Lang
William Converse-Roberts Max
Stephen Lang Tim
Susan Batson Ruby
Anna Maria Horsford Collins
Stefan Schnabel Mr. Berman
Rebecca Schull Mrs. Nelson
Imogene Bliss Violet
Michael Champagne Supermarket Manager
Gloria Cromwell Bus Terminal Matron
Patrick Kilpatrick Young Thug
Matthew Locricchio Tony
Pat McNamara Daggett
Josephine Nichols Bag Lady in Ladies' Room
Patricia O'Connell Hargrove Shelter Guard
Peter Phillips Bus Driver
Victor Raider-Wexler Joe
John Ramsey Older Thug
Mary Lou Rosato Bus Terminal Cop
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