Splash (1984) Fantasy Comedy Romance
Splash (1984) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.47/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 9.0/10
Splash Plot Synopsis:
Allen Bauer is rescued from drowning as a young boy off Cape Cod by a young mermaid. Years later, he returns to the same location, and once again manages to fall into the sea, and is rescued once more by the mermaid (Allen isn't sure what he has seen and what he has imagined). Using maps from a sunken ship, the mermaid decides to search for Allen in New York City, sprouting legs when her tail dries. On finding Allen, they fall in love, but she has a secret, which will no longer be a secret if she gets her legs wet.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young man is reunited with a mermaid who saves him from drowning as a boy and falls in love not knowing who/what she is.
Tagline: Two days ago, this girl showed up naked at the Statue of Liberty. For Allen Bauer, it was love at first sight. Now, everyone is chasing her... trying to prove she"s a mermaid. From the first laugh you"ll be hooked.
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Splash Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1984 (more 1984 movies)
Box Office: $69,821,334
Awards: 2
Nominations: 11
Language: English, Swedish
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Splash Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 09, 1984
Writers: Brian Grazer, Bruce Jay Friedman, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
Producers: Brian Grazer, John Thomas Lenox
Editors: Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
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Splash Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Hanks | ... | Allen Bauer |
| Daryl Hannah | ... | Madison |
| Eugene Levy | ... | Walter Kornbluth |
| John Candy | ... | Freddie Bauer |
| Dody Goodman | ... | Mrs. Stimler |
| Shecky Greene | ... | Mr. Buyrite |
| Richard B. Shull | ... | Dr. Ross |
| Bobby Di Cicco | ... | Jerry |
| Howard Morris | ... | Dr. Zidell |
| Tony DiBenedetto | ... | Tim - The Doorman (as Tony Di Benedetto) |
| Patrick Cronin | ... | Michaelson |
| Charles Walker | ... | Michaelson''s Partner |
| David Knell | ... | Claude |
| Jeff Doucette | ... | Junior |
| Royce D. Applegate | ... | Buckwalter |
| Tony Longo | ... | Augie |
| Nora Denney | ... | Ms. Stein |
| Charles Macaulay | ... | The President |
| Ronald F. Hoiseck | ... | Dr. Johannsen |
| Lou Tiano | ... | Bartender |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Tom Hanks (b. July 9, 1956) – Allen Bauer
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Tom H. | Tomu Hankusu - Daryl Hannah (b. December 3, 1960) – Madison
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: DHLoveLife - Eugene Levy (b. December 17, 1946) – Walter Kornbluth
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Eugene Levey | Mitch & Mickey - John Candy, as Freddie Bauer, passed away at age 43 in Durango, Mexico.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Dody Goodman, as Mrs. Stimler, passed away at age 93 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Dodie Goodman - Shecky Greene – Mr. Buyrite
- Richard B. Shull, as Dr. Ross, passed away at age 70 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Richard B. Schull | Richard Shull - Bobby Di Cicco (b. June 7, 1954) – Jerry
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Bobby DiCicco - Howard Morris, as Dr. Zidell, passed away at age 85 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Howard & Dolores | Howie Morris - Tony DiBenedetto (b. July 1, 1944) – Tim - The Doorman (as Tony Di Benedetto)
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Toni Di Benedetto | Tony Di Benedetto | Tony de Benedetto - Patrick Cronin (b. November 30, 1940) – Michaelson
Also known as: Patrick J. Cronin | Pat Cronin - Charles Walker (b. January 21, 1945) – Michaelson''s Partner
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Charles Walker II - David Knell (b. September 8, 1961) – Claude
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: David Nell - Jeff Doucette (b. November 25, 1947) – Junior
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Jeff Douchette - Royce D. Applegate, as Buckwalter, passed away at age 63 in Hollywood Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Royce E. Applegate | Royce Applegate | Roy Applegate
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