A Fish Called Wanda (1988): One of the Greatest Comedies Ever Made? | Just That Film Podcast

Send us Fan MailChips up the nostril and dead fish a plenty as we discuss the British comedy from the star/creator of Fawlty Towers, John Cleese…In this episode of Just That Film Podcast, we revisit A Fish Called Wanda (1988), the brilliantly clever crime comedy that has become one of the funniest and most acclaimed British-American comedies ever made.Directed by Charles Crichton and co-written by John Cleese, the film stars John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin as four unforgettable characters whose diamond heist quickly unravels into a hilarious web of double-crosses, romance, greed, and mistaken identities.We discuss the incredible chemistry between the cast, Kevin Kline’s Oscar-winning performance as the wildly unpredictable Otto, John Cleese’s razor-sharp writing, Michael Palin’s wonderfully sympathetic Ken, and Jamie Lee Curtis’ irresistible Wanda. We also explore why A Fish Called Wanda remains a benchmark for intelligent comedy and why its blend of slapstick, wit, and farce continues to delight audiences decades later.Winner of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Kevin Kline, A Fish Called Wanda is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedy films ever made.Is A Fish Called Wanda the funniest British comedy of all time, and does it deserve its place among cinema’s greatest comedies?🎬 Topics include: • Kevin Kline’s Oscar-winning performance • John Cleese’s brilliant screenplay • Jamie Lee Curtis and Michael Palin’s unforgettable roles • The perfect blend of crime and comedy • Favourite scenes and iconic quotes • The film’s enduring legacy • Why it remains endlessly quotable • Does A Fish Called Wanda still make you laugh?🎙️ New episodes covering classic, cult, and modern films every week.#AFishCalledWanda #JohnCleese #KevinKline #JamieLeeCurtis #MichaelPalin #ComedyClassic #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #JustThatFilmPodcastFind us on:YouTube, TikTok & Instagram.Email [email protected]