A Fish Called Wanda
“A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood.”
1988 · 1 h 48 min
Directed by 
Charles Crichton
Charles CrichtonCast
John Cleese 
Jamie Lee Curtis 
Kevin Kline 
Michael Palin Maria Aitken Tom Georgeson
Credits
Written by: John Cleese
Plot
A gang of jewel thieves, two Americans and two Brits, double-cross each other in London to find the hidden loot, and a barrister gets involved, in a fast, hilarious comedy.
Sinekatalog’s take
A fast, hilarious and unforgettable comedy.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (167,632 votes)
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