A Fish Called Wanda (Original title)
Dates: 1988 (Copyright), 14 October 1988 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: Charles Crichton
Synopsis: Wanda has taken part in a diamond robbery and now she is trying to manipulate the three men involved in the robbery with her, plus the defence solicitor of one of them, in order to keep the loot for herself.
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Legal and Courtroom drama
Releases
Date: 1988Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 108 mins Length: 9739 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: At Home/The Top 10: Courtroom battlesAuthor: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Top ten listing and brief critique of the best movie courtro om scenes (and one entry for the worst).
In: Empire n209 November 2006 Pages: 74-75
Title: The top 10 film stealersAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top ten listing of actors in a supporting role, whose perf ormances have 'stolen' the film from the leads.
In: Empire n165 March 2003 Pages: 132-133
Title: RWDAuthor: COCHRANE, Emma Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Background on inception of A FISH CALLED WANDA. John Cleese comments on the making of the production.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n3 March 2003 Page: 64
Title: Home movies: close upAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: John Cleese discusses the making of A FISH CALLED WANDA. Includes details of the DVD release.
In: Film Review n628 March 2003 Page: 91
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (Special Edition)Author: CORRY, Neil Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n136 October 2000 Page: 134
Title: Video to buyAuthor: [CW] Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v319 n9 12 Sep 1991 Page: 8
Title: 'Wanda' producers upset by ABC cuts for Sunday airingArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Scenes cut for Sunday scheduling by ABC.
In: Empire n27 September 1991 Page: 12
Title: Front desk: power to the people!Author: MUELLER, Matt Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief guide to the original ending of various films.
In: Positif n336 February 1989 Pages: 23-51
Title: Dossier Cinema Anglais; D'Ealing aux Monty PythonAuthor: PILARD, Philipppe et al Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Special feature on British cinema. Articles on: the Ealing studios and A FISH CALLED WANDA and interviews with Charles Crichton, John Cleese.
In: American Film v14 n4 Jan/Feb 1989 Pages: 16-18,20.
Title: [American Film - v14 n4 Jan/Feb 1989: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Career interview with Michael Shamberg, especially about the success of a FISH CALLED WANDA.
In: Screen International n691 11 Feb 1989 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n691 11 Feb 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Film wins two awards at Evening Standard British Film Awards.
In: Empire n3 September 1989 Page: 94
Title: Empire directoryAuthor: McILHENEY, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Time Out n947 12 Oct 1988 Page: 39
Title: [Time Out - n947 12 Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 13 Jul 1988 Page: 12
Title: [Variety - 13 Jul 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v303 n10 11 Jul 1988 Page: 3,14
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v303 n10 11 Jul 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Listener v120 n3084 13 Oct 1988 Page: 39
Title: [The Listener - v120 n3084 13 Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming n409 October 1988 Page: 35, 36
Title: [Films and Filming - n409 October 1988: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming n409 October 1988 Pages: 6-8
Title: [Films and Filming - n409 October 1988: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article looking at the background to the film's production, the team of Cleese and Crichton, and its success in the US and Britain, with Cleese's views on the film's humour in the context of the Ealing films.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v55 n657 October 1988 Pages: 300-301
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v55 n657 October 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n674 15 Oct 1988 Page: 57
Title: [Screen International - n674 15 Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Time Out n942 7 Sep 1988 Pages: 18-21
Title: [Time Out - n942 7 Sep 1988: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with the John Cleese about his career and his success in a FISH CALLED WANDA
In: Sight and Sound v57 n2 Spring 1988 Pages: 79-80
Title: [Sight and Sound - v57 n2 Spring 1988: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report in which Cleese talks about the film and working with Charles Crichton.
In: City Limits n367 13 Oct 1988 Page: 29
Title: [City Limits - n367 13 Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v58 n1 Winter 1988/89 Page: 65
Title: [Sight and Sound - v58 n1 Winter 1988/89: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n591 14 Mar 1987 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n591 14 Mar 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note
In: Screen International n611 1 Aug 1987 Page: 24
Title: [Screen International - n611 1 Aug 1987: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n615 29 Aug 1987 Page: 35
Title: [Screen International - n615 29 Aug 1987: no known title]Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Production report
Author: Cleese, John Pages: 102p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9698 FeetBFI identifier: C-622059
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231249
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9712 FeetBFI identifier: C-622061
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9711 FeetBFI identifier: C-1220063
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9698 FeetBFI identifier: C-622059
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Dates: 1988 (Copyright), 14 October 1988 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: Charles Crichton
Synopsis: Wanda has taken part in a diamond robbery and now she is trying to manipulate the three men involved in the robbery with her, plus the defence solicitor of one of them, in order to keep the loot for herself.
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Legal and Courtroom drama
Releases
Date: 1988Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 108 mins Length: 9739 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(74)
©/Presented by: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc, Production Company: Prominent Features, Executive Producer: Steve Abbott, Executive Producer: John Cleese, Produced by: Michael Shamberg, Associate Producer: John Comfort, Production Co-ordinator: Janine Lodge, Production Accountant: Andy Birmingham, Assistant Accountant: Yvonne Heeks, Financial Controller: Ian Miles, Location Manager: William Lang, Location Manager (Oxford): Nick Daubeny, Assistant Location Manager (London): Chris Knowles, Production Assistant: Ralph Kamp, Production Assistant: Liz Lehmans, Assistant to Dr Cleese: Sophie Clarke-Jervoise, Producer's Assistant: Alexandra Stone, Assistant to Mr Shamberg (US): Peter Byck, Assistant Director: Jonathan Benson, Assistant Director (2nd): Melvin Lind, Assistant Director (3rd): David Skynner, Continuity: Diana Dill, Casting Director: Priscilla John, Written by: John Cleese, Story by: John Cleese, Charles Crichton, Director of Photography: Alan Hume, Camera Operator: Neil Binney, Focus Puller: Simon Hume, Clapper Loader: Graham Hall, Gaffer: Bobby Bremner, Best Boy: Bill Thornhill, Grip.: Jimmy Waters, Stills Photographer: David James, Special Effects Supervisor: George Gibbs, Special Effects Technician: Dave Watson, Film Editor: John Jympson, Assistant Film Editor: William Webb, Production Designer: Roger Murray-Leach, Art Director: John Wood, Assistant Art Director: Kevin Phipps, Set Decorator: Stephanie Mcmillan, Property Master: Bruce Bigg, Standby Property Supervisor: Alfie Smith, Standby Propman: Mickey Swift, Production Buyer: Brian Read, Construction Manager: Roy Evans, Head of Construction: Leon Apsey, Costume Designer: Hazel Pethig, Wardrobe Master: Ray Usher, Wardrobe Assistant: Steve Cornish, Jenny Hawkins, Make-up Supervisor: Paul Engelen, Make-up Artiste: Lynda Armstrong-Lawlor, Chief Hairdresser: Barry Richardson, Titles by: Plume Design, Title Sequence by: Damson Studios, Music by: John Du Prez, Guitar Soloist: John Williams, Music Producer: André Jacquemin, Music Editor: Peter Holt, Orchestral Recording: Dick Lewzey, Sound Recordist: Chris Munro, Boom Operator: Colin Wood, Sound Maintenance Engineer: Andrew Sissons, Re-recording Mixer: Gerry Humphreys, Sound Editor: Jonathan Bates, Stunt Co-ordinator: Romo Gorrara, Legal Adviser: Robert Conway, Animal Supplied by: Pauline Clift, Fish by: Wet Pets, Unit Publicist: Bill Edwards, Studio: Twickenham Film Studios
Cast
(41)
John Cleese (Archie Leach), Jamie Lee Curtis (Wanda Gerschwitz), Kevin Kline (Otto), Michael Palin (Ken), Maria Aitken (Wendy Leach), Tom Georgeson (George), Patricia Hayes (Mrs Coady), Geoffrey Palmer (judge), Cynthia Caylor (Portia), Mark Elwes (customer in jeweller's shop), Neville Phillips (manager of jeweller's shop), Peter Jonfield (inspector Marvin), Ken Campbell (Bartlett), Al Ashton (warder), Roger Hume (locksmith), Roger Brierley (Davidson), Llewellyn Rees (Sir John), Michael Percival (Percival), Kate Lansbury (magistrate), Robert Cavendish (copper), Andrew Maclachlan (Zebedee), Roland Macleod (vicar), Jeremy Child (Mr Johnson), Pamela Miles (Mrs Johnson), Tom Piggot Smith (13-year old Johnson child), Katherine John (10-year old Johnson child), Sophie Johnstone (8-year old Johnson child), Kim Barclay (nanny), Sharon Twomey (1st junior barrister, defence counsel), Patrick Newman (2nd junior barrister, defence counsel), David Simeon (clerk of court, Old Bailey), Imogen Bickford-Smith (stenographer), Tia Lee (junior barrister, prosecution counsel), Robert Putt (police officer, Old Bailey), Waydon Croft (1st prison officer), John Dixon (2nd prison officer), Anthony Pedley (irate driver), Robert McBain (hotel clerk), Clare Mcintyre (airline employee), Charu Bala Chokshi (Indian cleaner), Stephen Fry (Hutchison)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(28)
In: Empire n211 January 2007 Pages: 184-185Title: At Home/The Top 10: Courtroom battlesAuthor: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Top ten listing and brief critique of the best movie courtro om scenes (and one entry for the worst).
In: Empire n209 November 2006 Pages: 74-75
Title: The top 10 film stealersAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top ten listing of actors in a supporting role, whose perf ormances have 'stolen' the film from the leads.
In: Empire n165 March 2003 Pages: 132-133
Title: RWDAuthor: COCHRANE, Emma Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Background on inception of A FISH CALLED WANDA. John Cleese comments on the making of the production.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n3 March 2003 Page: 64
Title: Home movies: close upAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: John Cleese discusses the making of A FISH CALLED WANDA. Includes details of the DVD release.
In: Film Review n628 March 2003 Page: 91
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (Special Edition)Author: CORRY, Neil Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n136 October 2000 Page: 134
Title: Video to buyAuthor: [CW] Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v319 n9 12 Sep 1991 Page: 8
Title: 'Wanda' producers upset by ABC cuts for Sunday airingArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Scenes cut for Sunday scheduling by ABC.
In: Empire n27 September 1991 Page: 12
Title: Front desk: power to the people!Author: MUELLER, Matt Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief guide to the original ending of various films.
In: Positif n336 February 1989 Pages: 23-51
Title: Dossier Cinema Anglais; D'Ealing aux Monty PythonAuthor: PILARD, Philipppe et al Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Special feature on British cinema. Articles on: the Ealing studios and A FISH CALLED WANDA and interviews with Charles Crichton, John Cleese.
In: American Film v14 n4 Jan/Feb 1989 Pages: 16-18,20.
Title: [American Film - v14 n4 Jan/Feb 1989: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Career interview with Michael Shamberg, especially about the success of a FISH CALLED WANDA.
In: Screen International n691 11 Feb 1989 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n691 11 Feb 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Film wins two awards at Evening Standard British Film Awards.
In: Empire n3 September 1989 Page: 94
Title: Empire directoryAuthor: McILHENEY, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Time Out n947 12 Oct 1988 Page: 39
Title: [Time Out - n947 12 Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 13 Jul 1988 Page: 12
Title: [Variety - 13 Jul 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v303 n10 11 Jul 1988 Page: 3,14
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v303 n10 11 Jul 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Listener v120 n3084 13 Oct 1988 Page: 39
Title: [The Listener - v120 n3084 13 Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming n409 October 1988 Page: 35, 36
Title: [Films and Filming - n409 October 1988: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming n409 October 1988 Pages: 6-8
Title: [Films and Filming - n409 October 1988: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article looking at the background to the film's production, the team of Cleese and Crichton, and its success in the US and Britain, with Cleese's views on the film's humour in the context of the Ealing films.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v55 n657 October 1988 Pages: 300-301
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v55 n657 October 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n674 15 Oct 1988 Page: 57
Title: [Screen International - n674 15 Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Time Out n942 7 Sep 1988 Pages: 18-21
Title: [Time Out - n942 7 Sep 1988: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with the John Cleese about his career and his success in a FISH CALLED WANDA
In: Sight and Sound v57 n2 Spring 1988 Pages: 79-80
Title: [Sight and Sound - v57 n2 Spring 1988: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report in which Cleese talks about the film and working with Charles Crichton.
In: City Limits n367 13 Oct 1988 Page: 29
Title: [City Limits - n367 13 Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v58 n1 Winter 1988/89 Page: 65
Title: [Sight and Sound - v58 n1 Winter 1988/89: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n591 14 Mar 1987 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n591 14 Mar 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note
In: Screen International n611 1 Aug 1987 Page: 24
Title: [Screen International - n611 1 Aug 1987: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n615 29 Aug 1987 Page: 35
Title: [Screen International - n615 29 Aug 1987: no known title]Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Production report
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Fish Called Wanda: a screenplayAuthor: Cleese, John Pages: 102p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9698 FeetBFI identifier: C-622059
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231249
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9712 FeetBFI identifier: C-622061
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9711 FeetBFI identifier: C-1220063
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9698 FeetBFI identifier: C-622059
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)