The Little Mermaid
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Synopsis
This charming, lively tale based on Hans Christian Anderson's beloved children's story comes to splendid life in an enchanting animated film. The beautiful and adventurous mermaid, Princess Lena, lives with her family in a watery castle and has everything she could ever need, but she longs for only one thing; to explore the world of humans. Determined to marry Prince Stefan, whom she sees when a whirlpool takes her to the surface, Princess Lena must turn to the evil sea witch Cassandra and pay a heavy price for her promise of help.
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The Little Mermaid by GoodTimes Entertainment
Type: Clip • Published 2020-12-19
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Samantha Paris
Princess Lena (voice)
Scott Menville
Prince Stephan (voice)
Jeff Bennett
Cosgrove Thackery (voice)
Cam Clarke
Vink (voice)
Tress MacNeille
Cassandra / Princess Marina (voice)
B.J. Ward
Princess Anna (voice)
Jim Cummings
King Malcolm (voice)
Frank Welker
Maxwell (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masakazu Higuchi, Chinami Namba
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Olesker
- Original Score
- John Arrias, Richard Hurwitz
- Original Title
- The Little Mermaid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Mondo Home Entertainment, GoodTimes Entertainment, American Film Investment Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masakazu Higuchi, Chinami Namba
Jack Olesker, Hans Christian Andersen
John Arrias, Richard Hurwitz
Ken Cayre, Joe Cayre, Ron Layton, Diane Eskenazi, Stan Cayre
Department Leadership Roster
Masakazu Higuchi
Director
Chinami Namba
Director
Jack Olesker
Screenplay
Diane Eskenazi
Producer
John Arrias
Original Music Composer
Richard Hurwitz
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Mermaid
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What is The Little Mermaid about?
This charming, lively tale based on Hans Christian Anderson's beloved children's story comes to splendid life in an enchanting animated film. The beautiful and adventurous mermaid, Princess Lena, lives with her family in a watery castle and has everything she could ever need, but she longs for only one thing; to explore the world of humans. Determined to marry Prince Stefan, whom she sees when a whirlpool takes her to the surface, Princess Lena must turn to the evil sea witch Cassandra and pay a heavy price for her promise of help.
Who directed The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid was directed by Masakazu Higuchi, Chinami Namba.
Who stars in The Little Mermaid?
The principal cast of The Little Mermaid includes Samantha Paris, Scott Menville, Jeff Bennett, Cam Clarke, Tress MacNeille.
When was The Little Mermaid released and how long is it?
The Little Mermaid was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Mermaid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Mermaid was composed by John Arrias, Richard Hurwitz.