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The Annihilation of Fish

The Annihilation of Fish

1999Movie⏱️ 1h 48mR
Romance
7
IMDB Rating
557 votes

After years of living alone, an eccentric black and white couple find real companionship and romance.

Director
Charles Burnett
Writers
N/A
Stars
Lynn Redgrave, James Earl Jones, Tommy Redmond Hicks
Language
English
Country
United States
🏆 3
Wins
💬 8
Reviews
📋 2.2K
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🎭 Top Cast

Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave
as Poinsettia
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
as Fish
👤
Tommy Redmond Hicks
as New York City Minister
👤
David Kagen
as Social Worker
👤
Arlene Albertson
as Woman at Bus Station
👤
Dale Franzen
as Opera Performer 1
👤
Gary Bachlund
as Opera Performer 2
Ronald F. Hoiseck
Ronald F. Hoiseck
as Reno Minister
Sarah Benoit
Sarah Benoit
as Reno Minister's Wife
Margot Kidder
Margot Kidder
as Mrs. Muldroone

💰 Box Office

$70,840
Worldwide Gross
$70,840
Domestic Gross
$10,703
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Filming Location
South Pasadena, California, USA
Production
American Sterling Productions

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🎯 Categories

Romance

⭐ Featured Review

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by jules-1252001-12-07

"****This opinion reveals minor details about the movie's plot.*** As an intern at a film company, I had the opportunity to read the script for The Annihilation of Fish over six years ago. I have since read literally hundreds of scripts and in that time have strongly recommended only four for production. Fish was at the top of my strongly recommend list. I am so very pleased to say that this wonderful cast and beautiful direction has made the script come to life in a vibrant, memorable picture that will erase any filmgoing blahs you may have after a season of largely forgettable films. J..."

💡 Did You Know?

Following a limited unofficial release and a two decades of obscurity, this film was restored by UCLA Film & Television Archive and The Film Foundation, in collaboration with Milestone Films. The new restoration premiered in 2024, in time for director Charles Burnett's 80th birthday.

📖 Synopsis

After years of living alone, an eccentric black and white couple find real companionship and romance.