Synopsis
A Fish Called Wanda follows a gang of mismatched criminals who pull off a diamond heist in London, only to double-cross each other in increasingly chaotic ways. A scheming American con artist named Wanda seduces the gang's bumbling British barrister to recover the hidden loot, leading to outrageous complications. The film brilliantly blends British and American comedic styles, earning widespread critical acclaim and a devoted cult following.
Did You Know?
- John Cleese wrote the screenplay over several years.
- Kevin Kline won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
- The film was a massive box office hit in 1988.
- Jamie Lee Curtis learned Russian for her role as Wanda.
- Michael Palin based Otto's stutter on a real person.
Iconic Quotes
- Don't call me stupid! - Otto
- Wanda, do you speak Italian? - Archie
- The central message of Buddhism is not every man for himself. - Ken
- Apes don't read philosophy. - Wanda
- I'm from the United States of America, where we know how to be free! - Otto
