Splash (1984)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Ron Howard

Writers:

Brian Grazer (story)
Bruce Jay Friedman (screen story)

Release Date:

9 March 1984 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

Tagline:

Two days ago, this girl showed up naked at the Statue of Liberty. For Alan Bauer, it was love at first sight. Now, everyone is chasing her... trying to prove she's a mermaid. From the first laugh you'll be hooked.

Plot:

A man is reunited with a mermaid who saves him from drowning as a boy and falls in love not knowing who/what she is.

Plot Keywords:

Mermaid | Love | Wallet | New York | Fish Market

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Nov. 14

1:00 PM

HALMRK

Cast

Tom Hanks	...	Allen Bauer
Daryl Hannah	...	Madison
Eugene Levy	...	Walter Kornbluth
John Candy	...	Freddie Bauer
Dody Goodman	...	Mrs. Stimler
Shecky Greene	...	Mr. Buyrite
Richard B. Shull	...	Dr. Ross
Bobby Di Cicco	...	Jerry
Howard Morris	...	Dr. Zidell
Tony DiBenedetto	...	Tim, The Doorman (as Tony Di Benedetto)
Patrick Cronin	...	Michaelson
Charles Walker	...	Michaelson's Partner
David Knell	...	Claude
Jeff Doucette	...	Junior
Royce D. Applegate	...	Buckwalter

Runtime:

111 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Netherlands:MG6 (DVD rating) | Iceland:L | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Chile:14 | Finland:S | Norway:12 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:7 | UK:PG | USA:PG | West Germany:6

Filming Locations:

Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Touchstone Pictures

Trivia:

Credited with introducing the girl's name Madison, which has since become one of the most popular names for newborn girls in the early 21st century.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When Madison enters Bloomingdale's, Ron Howard is reflected in one of the mirrors.

Quotes:

Dr Zidell: What's happened to you? You were the brightest student in my class. True, emotionally you were twelve years old.
Walter Kornbluth: I was twelve years old.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Simpsons: When You Dish Upon a Star (#10.5)" (1998)

Soundtrack:

She Works Hard for the Money

KIMTA, There IS a Splash 2 !!

This film brings out the best of three genres: Fantasy, Romance, and Comedy. Brilliantly done in all regards! The User named Kimta noted that she wishes there was a Splash II, but that it would have to be film completely underwater. Well... there is a Splash 2, but it didn't go in that direction! I wish it had, but they used a different cast and a different idea. It is still worth a look, but not near this film is style and class. This film gets a 10!