The Annihilation of Fish
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Charles Burnett
James Earl Jones
Lynn Redgrave
Margot Kidder
Arlene Albertson
Matt Callahan
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Fish, a lonely Jamaican man, and Poinsettia, an equally lonely American spinster, meet in a California boarding house. Mrs. Muldroone, the eccentric landlady, heads a "supporting cast" of imaginary characters that includes Hank, a jealous demon, and Puccini, the long-dead composer who has become Poinsettia's reluctant lover -- two very real, yet invisible characters. Fish and Poinsettia confide in each other about their imaginary friends, and establish a close friendship and understanding. The tender companionship they provide for each other transforms their solitary existences, and love blossoms. But as their relationship develops, Fish has a decision to make as he struggles between his imaginary opponent and his real love.
Director
Charles Burnett
Crew
Arlene Albertson
Matt Callahan
Veda Campbell
John Njaga Demps
Kris Dodge
William Fabrizio
Paul Heller
Laura Karpman
Kris Krengel
Eric Mitchell
Christine Peters
John Remark
Nancy Richardson
Nina Ruscio
Anthony C Winkler
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Fall November 2, 2001
Released in United States July 2000
Released in United States June 2001
Released in United States March 2000
Released in United States September 1999
Shown at Huntington International Film Festival (Charles Burnett Tribute) July 28-30, 2000.
Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival March 2-12, 2000.
Shown at the French-American Film Workshop in Avignon, France (in competition) June 22-27, 2001.
Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) September 9-18, 1999.
Danny Glover was previously attached to star.
Began shooting March 8, 1999.
Completed shooting April 10, 1999.
Released in United States March 2000 (Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival March 2-12, 2000.)
Released in United States June 2001 (Shown at the French-American Film Workshop in Avignon, France (in competition) June 22-27, 2001.)
Released in United States July 2000 (Shown at Huntington International Film Festival (Charles Burnett Tribute) July 28-30, 2000.)
Released in United States September 1999 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) September 9-18, 1999.)
Released in United States Fall November 2, 2001
