Director: Ron Howard
Writers: Babaloo Mandel, Bruce Jay Friedman, Lowell Ganz
Cinematographer: Donald Peterman
Editor: Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Music: Lee Holdridge
Release Date: March 9, 1984
Runtime: 1h 51m
Rating: PG
Tagline: She was the woman of Allen's dreams. She had large dark eyes, a beautiful smile and a great pair of fins.
Synopsis
A successful businessman falls in love with the girl of his dreams. There's one big complication though; he's fallen hook, line and sinker for a mermaid.
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Cast
| Tom Hanks as Allen | Richard B. Shull as Dr. Ross |
| Daryl Hannah as Madison | Bobby Di Cicco as Jerry |
| Eugene Levy as Walter | Howard Morris as Dr. Zidell |
| John Candy as Freddie | Tony DiBenedetto as Tim |
| Dody Goodman as Mrs. Stimler | Patrick Cronin as Michaelson |
| Shecky Greene as Mr. Buyrite | Joe Grifasi as Manny |
Production Details
Budget: $11,000,000
Domestic Opening: $6,174,059
Domestic Gross: $69,821,334
Box Office: $69,821,334
Filming Dates: March 1, 1983 - June 30, 1983
Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California; Nassau, South Ocean, New Providence Island, Bahamas; New York City, New York
Producers: Brian Grazer
Production: Touchstone Films
Distribution: Buena Vista Distribution Co.
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Clips
Sprayed with Water - 6:38
Lobster - 0:32
Madison Disvovers TV - 4:15
Wedding Ushers - 1:47
Fish Man! - 0:44
Held Captive - 2:31
Awards
National Society of Film Critics Awards: Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz, Bruce Jay Friedman – Best Screenplay