The Little Mermaid
Synopsis
A mermaid princess is willing to sacrifice anything for love.
Top Cast
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Helen Mirren
Princess Emilia
Pam Dawber
Pearl
Treat Williams
Prince Andrew
Karen Black
Sea Witch
Brian Dennehy
King Neptune (Narrator) (voice)
Shelley Duvall
Self - Host
Donna McKechnie
Anemone
Laraine Newman
Coral
Guy Boyd
The Captain
Geoff Hoyle
First Mate
Carinthia West
Charlotte
Shawn Erler
Boy on the Beach
John Achorn
Sailor (uncredited)
Patrick DeSantis
Sailor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Iscove
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Beatts
- Original Score
- Stephen Barber
- Original Title
- The Little Mermaid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Platypus Productions, Gaylord Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Iscove
Anne Beatts
Stephen Barber
Marco Zappia
Fred Fuchs, Bridget Terry, Shelley Duvall
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Fuchs
Producer
Bridget Terry
Producer
Stephen Barber
Original Music Composer
Marco Zappia
Editor
Michael Erler
Production Design
Robert Iscove
Director
Anne Beatts
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Mermaid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Little Mermaid about?
A mermaid princess is willing to sacrifice anything for love.
Who directed The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid was directed by Robert Iscove.
Who stars in The Little Mermaid?
The principal cast of The Little Mermaid includes Helen Mirren, Pam Dawber, Treat Williams, Karen Black, Brian Dennehy.
When was The Little Mermaid released and how long is it?
The Little Mermaid was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Mermaid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Mermaid was composed by Stephen Barber.