Feature1999·102m·6.4

The Annihilation of Fish

A Crazy Love Story.

DramaRomanceComedy

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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Cast

James Earl Jones

Fish

Lynn Redgrave

Poinsettia

Margot Kidder

Mrs. Muldroone

Sarah Benoit

Reno Minister's Wife

Andy Garza

Wedding Groom

Tommy Redmond Hicks

New York City Minister

Ronald F. Hoiseck

Reno Minister

Shannon Wilcox

Hippie Preacher's Wife

Victoria Prismantas

Young Hippie Woman

Paul M. Heller

Mailman

David Kagen

Social Worker

Arlene Albertson

Woman at Bus Station

Dale Franzen

Opera Performer 1

Gary Bachlund

Opera Performer 2

Phillip Kako

Hippie Preacher

Hoyt Richards

Man in Bar

Linden Chiles

Doctor

Ismael Gallegos

Mariachi Player

Juan Lopez

Tango Dancer

Anthony Guidera

Gun Seller

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
English
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
American Sterling ProductionsPaul Heller Productions

Crew

Director

Charles Burnett

Writers

Anthony C. Winkler

Christine Peters

Costume Design

Nancy Richardson

Editor

John L. Demps Jr.

Director of Photography

Laura Karpman

Original Music Composer

Rick Robinson

Director of Photography

Gallery

Reviews

loser007

4/22/2026

7.0

I found this rare(maybe) movie by a complete desperation in search of movies pre 2000. my excuse is that pre digital movies look smoother to the eye and are involving real proffessionals at work. and by this account i can watch anything made pre digital with no single distaste. the movie is a rollercoaster, it will punch you in the face and kick your guts with the brutal reality of it's main characters life struggles (3 overall). this movie requires you to submit and accept it's premise, It's really hard to accept this one without letting your mind go and than it really works out somehow. from slow burn movie, it makes a very intriguing move to a whole funny, chaotic cinematic experience. the characters have up and downs, crazy ticks and crazy resets. i know nothing about director names and i really don't follow actors or producers but this movie is really worth a try.