A Fish Called Wanda
A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood.
R 1988 · 109 min · ★ 7.2 (3K) · Comedy, Crime
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.
Directed by Charles Crichton · Written by John Cleese
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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
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