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A Fish Called Wanda
“A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood.”
1988·1h 49m·🇬🇧 🇺🇸
ComedyCrime
7.5/ 10165,462 votes
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Cast
Jamie Lee Curtis
Wanda Gershwitz
John Cleese
Archie Leach
Kevin Kline
Otto
Michael Palin
Ken Pile
Maria Aitken
Wendy
Tom Georgeson
Georges Thomason
Cynthia Cleese
Portia
Patricia Hayes
Mrs. Coady
Geoffrey Palmer
Judge
Mark Elwes
Customer in Jeweler's Shop
Neville Phillips
Manager of Jeweler's Shop
Peter Jonfield
Inspector Marvin
Jeremy Child
Mr. Ian Johnson
Stephen Fry
Hutchison
Ken Campbell
Bartlett
Al Hunter Ashton
Warder
Roger Hume
Locksmith
Roger Brierley
Davidson
Llewellyn Rees
Sir John
Michael Percival
Percival
Synopsis
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.
Where to watch
Academy Awards
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Best Supporting ActorKevin Kline
Winner○
Best DirectorCharles Crichton
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Best Original ScreenplayScreenplay by John Cleese; Story by John Cleese, Charles Crichton
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