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Release Date:
9 March 1984 (USA)
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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. more
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 2 wins
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7 nominations
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Hannah: 'We should ditch plastic cups'
(From digitalspy. 18 December 2009, 1:01 AM, PST)
Hannah Turned Vegetarian For Baby Calf
(From WENN. 17 December 2009, 4:02 AM, PST)
(From digitalspy. 18 December 2009, 1:01 AM, PST)
Hannah Turned Vegetarian For Baby Calf
(From WENN. 17 December 2009, 4:02 AM, PST)
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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 |
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Runtime:
111 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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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
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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.
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Continuity: When Fat Jack's boat starts spinning around Alan, a cover appears over the motor that wasn't there before. In the next shot, it's missing again.
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Quotes:
Walter Kornbluth:
BEHOLD the MERMAID.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Tom Hanks/Sade (#11.5)" (1985)
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Soundtrack:
Love Came For Me
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How does it end?What is the piece played on the music box and by the violinist?
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Clever man meets mermaid comedy with Hanks fitting the bill as a lonely New York bachelor who falls in love with winsome mermaid Hannah. Candy is also delightful as Hanks' irresponsible brother. The script is very funny and director Howard has a wonderful eye for the sentimental and satiric.