The Fisherman and His Soul
Synopsis
Set in Brazil, this drama is based on a short story by Oscar Wilde about a fisherman who meets and falls in love with a mermaid, giving up his soul in the process.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Guggenheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Dale Wasserman
- Original Score
- Bernardo Segall
- Original Title
- The Fisherman and His Soul
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Guggenheim Productions, Cinedistri
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Guggenheim
Dale Wasserman, Oscar Wilde
Bernardo Segall
Haskell Wexler
Dede Allen
Oswaldo Massaini, Bernardo Segall, Charles Guggenheim
Department Leadership Roster
Oswaldo Massaini
Producer
Dale Wasserman
Screenplay
Bernardo Segall
Producer
Charles Guggenheim
Producer
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Dede Allen
Editor
Charles Guggenheim
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fisherman and His Soul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fisherman and His Soul about?
Set in Brazil, this drama is based on a short story by Oscar Wilde about a fisherman who meets and falls in love with a mermaid, giving up his soul in the process.
Who directed The Fisherman and His Soul?
The Fisherman and His Soul was directed by Charles Guggenheim.
Who stars in The Fisherman and His Soul?
The principal cast of The Fisherman and His Soul includes Dionísio Azevedo, Cary Karmel, Anthony Pompeii.
When was The Fisherman and His Soul released and how long is it?
The Fisherman and His Soul was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fisherman and His Soul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fisherman and His Soul was composed by Bernardo Segall.