FantasyComedyDramaRomance

An Inuit hunter races his sled home with a fresh-caught halibut. This fish pervades the entire film, in real and imaginary form. Meanwhile, Axel tags fish in New York as a naturalist's gofer. He's happy there, but a messenger arrives to bring him to Arizona for his uncle's wedding. It's a ruse to get Axel into the family business. In Arizona, Axel meets two odd women: vivacious, needy, and plagued by neuroses and familial discord. He gets romantically involved with one, while the other, rich but depressed, plays accordion tunes to a gaggle of pet turtles.

"A rebellious young man. With his own version of the future. And his own fantasy of love."

Credits

Johnny DeppAxel Blackmar

Jerry LewisLeo Sweetie

Faye DunawayElaine Stalker

Lili TaylorGrace Stalker

Vincent GalloPaul Leger