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Splash (1984)
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"I'm in love with a mermaid!" read the opening line of
Leonard Maltin
's original review for Splash. And with the delightful Darryl Hannah in the lead, who could fault Maltin for his public declaration of ardor? The story begins in 1959, when a young boy is rescued from a watery grave by an adolescent mermaid. Twenty-five years later, the boy has grown up--and lo and behold, it's
Tom Hanks
. Meanwhile, the mermaid, likewise grown up, has surfaced in search of Hanks, her long-lost love. On dry land, the mermaid is able to walk about on legs; any contact with salt water, and she reverts to her half-fish form. Adopting the name of Madison from a New York street sign, the girl manages to win Hanks' heart. Alas, a secret government lab, populated by such smarmy types as Richard B. Shull and
Eugene Levy
, captures Madison for research purposes--and possible vivisection. Egged on by his brother
John Candy
, Hanks rescues his beloved, joining her in the ocean depths as a mer-man (mer-fellow? mer-guy?) A captivating confection from the peerless creative team of director
Ron Howard
and screenwriters
Lowell Ganz
and
Babaloo Mandel
, Splash was a winner all the way--especially at the box office, where the $11 million film racked up a huge profit. Historical sidebar: Splash was the first release from Disney's Touchstone Pictures division. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Cast
John Candy
Freddie Bauer
Dody Goodman
Mrs. Stimler
Shecky Green
Mr. Buyrite
Richard B. Shull
Dr. Ross
Tom Hanks
Allen Bauer
Daryl Hannah
Madison
Eugene Levy
Walter Kornbluth
Production Crew
John Mansbridge
Art Director
Bill Shepard
Casting
Mike Nomad
Choreography
Lee Holdridge
Composer (Music Score)
May Routh
Costume Designer
Ron Howard
Director
Daniel Hanley
Editor
Michael Hill
Editor
Michael Hill
Editor
Brian Grazer
Producer
Jack T. Collis
Production Designer
Louis Mann
Production Designer
Brian Grazer
Screen Story
Babaloo Mandel
Screenwriter
Brian Grazer
Screenwriter
Bruce Jay Friedman
Screenwriter
Lowell Ganz
Screenwriter
Norman Rockett
Set Designer
Phil Smith
Set Designer
Lowell Grazer
Short Story Author
Lowell Grazer
Short Story Author
Lee Holdridge
Songwriter
Rita Coolidge
Songwriter
Will Jennings
Songwriter
Richard S. Church
Sound/Sound Designer
Jesse Wayne
Stunts
Nick D'Elia
Technical Advisor
Year: 1984
Runtime: 111
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG
Category: Feature
Genre
Comedy
Fantasy
Produced by
Buena Vista
Touchstone Pictures
Awards
1984 - Best Film - Musical or Comedy - Golden Globe
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