The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish
"The catch of the day is fresh comedy."
Originally released in 1991. The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish is a comedy/romance film. directed by Ben Lewin. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bob Hoskins, Jeff Goldblum, and Natasha Richardson
Synopsis
A farce, Hoskins plays a photographer who specializes in religious pictures who searches for a model for Jesus. He does a favor for a friend and finds himself doing a voice track for a porno movie with Natasha Richardson. Hoskins finds his model for Jesus in Jeff Goldblum and a romantic triangle begins in which Goldblum finds adoring crowds believing him to be Jesus and then begins to believe it himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Bob Hoskins
as Louis Aubinard
Jeff Goldblum
as Pianist
Natasha Richardson
as Sybil
Michel Blanc
as Norbert
Jacques Villeret
as Lingerie Man
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Zalman
Angela Pleasence
as Louis' Sister
Carlos Kloster
as The Archbishop
Claudine Mavros
as Mother Superior
Artus de Penguern
as Saint Francis
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fildebroc
- Les Films Ariane
- Sovereign Pictures
- Umbrella
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish about?
A farce, Hoskins plays a photographer who specializes in religious pictures who searches for a model for Jesus. He does a favor for a friend and finds himself doing a voice track for a porno movie ...
Who directed The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish?
The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish was directed by Ben Lewin.
How long is The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish?
The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish released?
The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish was released on May 1, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish?
The main cast of The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish includes Bob Hoskins, Jeff Goldblum, Natasha Richardson, Michel Blanc, Jacques Villeret.