The Little Mermaid
Brief Synopsis
An adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a beautiful mermaid's impossible love for a handsome, but very human, sailor. A presentation of "Faerie Tale Theatre."
Cast & Crew
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Robert Iscove
Director
Laraine Newman
Brian Dennehy
Treat Williams
Guy Boyd
Pam Dawber
Film Details
Also Known As
Faerie Tale Theatre (04/06/87), Little Mermaid
Genre
Fantasy
Release Date
1987
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
An adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a beautiful mermaid's impossible love for a handsome, but very human, sailor. A presentation of "Faerie Tale Theatre."
Director
Robert Iscove
Director
Cast
Laraine Newman
Brian Dennehy
Treat Williams
Guy Boyd
Pam Dawber
Donna Mckechnie
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Karen Black
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Helen Mirren
Crew
Hans Christian Andersen
From Story
Stephen Barber
Music
Anne Beatts
Writer
Shelley Duvall
Executive Producer
Michael Erler
Production Designer
Fred Fuchs
Producer
Richard Greenbaum
Art Director
Bill Klages
Lighting
Rob Meurer
Music
Jane Osmann
Art Director
Sandra Pearson
Associate Producer
Terry Tam Soon
Costume Designer
Bridget Terry
Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Faerie Tale Theatre (04/06/87), Little Mermaid
Genre
Fantasy
Release Date
1987
Technical Specs
Duration
60m