The Annihilation of Fish
“A Crazy Love Story.”
Synopsis
A Jamaican widower recently released from a mental institution and a former housewife with an imagined lover in the form of 19th-century composer Giacomo Puccini become the unlikely tenants of an eccentric widow in Los Angeles.
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The Annihilation of Fish – Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-17
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Lynn Redgrave
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Margot Kidder
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Sarah Benoit
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Andy Garza
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Shannon Wilcox
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Mailman
David Kagen
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Arlene Albertson
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Dale Franzen
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Gary Bachlund
Opera Performer 2
Phillip Kako
Hippie Preacher
Hoyt Richards
Man in Bar
Linden Chiles
Doctor
Ismael Gallegos
Mariachi Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 17, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Burnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony C. Winkler
- Original Score
- Laura Karpman
- Original Title
- The Annihilation of Fish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- American Sterling Productions, Paul Heller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Burnett
Anthony C. Winkler
Laura Karpman
John L. Demps Jr., Rick Robinson
Nancy Richardson
Paul M. Heller, William Lawrence Fabrizio, John Remark, Kris Dodge
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Burnett
Director
Anthony C. Winkler
Writer
Christine Peters
Costume Design
Nancy Richardson
Editor
John L. Demps Jr.
Director of Photography
Paul M. Heller
Producer
William Lawrence Fabrizio
Producer
John Remark
Producer
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Rick Robinson
Director of Photography
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What is The Annihilation of Fish about?
A Jamaican widower recently released from a mental institution and a former housewife with an imagined lover in the form of 19th-century composer Giacomo Puccini become the unlikely tenants of an eccentric widow in Los Angeles.
Who directed The Annihilation of Fish?
The Annihilation of Fish was directed by Charles Burnett.
Who stars in The Annihilation of Fish?
The principal cast of The Annihilation of Fish includes James Earl Jones, Lynn Redgrave, Margot Kidder, Sarah Benoit, Andy Garza.
When was The Annihilation of Fish released and how long is it?
The Annihilation of Fish was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Annihilation of Fish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Annihilation of Fish was composed by Laura Karpman.