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A Fish Called Wanda

R19881h 49mCharles Crichton
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 80

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"A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood."

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.

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InfidelityRobberyCheatingHeart AttackHeistLawyerSilencerCourtroomAmerican AbroadAnimal Abuse

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Fish Called Wanda (1988) about?

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.

Who stars in A Fish Called Wanda?

A Fish Called Wanda stars Jamie Lee Curtis (Wanda Gershwitz), John Cleese (Archie Leach), Kevin Kline (Otto), Michael Palin (Ken Pile), Maria Aitken (Wendy). The film was directed by Charles Crichton.

How long is A Fish Called Wanda?

A Fish Called Wanda has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is A Fish Called Wanda worth watching?

A Fish Called Wanda holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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