The Little Mermaid (1989) Fantasy Adventure Romance Family Animation Musical
The Little Mermaid (1989) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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The Little Mermaid Plot Synopsis:
In Disney's beguiling animated romp, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain with an unscrupulous sea-witch in order to meet a human prince on land.
Tagline: Sea it
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The Little Mermaid Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1989 (more 1989 movies)
Box Office: $111,543,479
Awards: 16
Nominations: 9
Language: English, French
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Little Mermaid Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 17, 1989
Writers: John Musker, Ron Clements, Hans Christian Andersen, Howard Ashman, Gerrit Graham, Sam Graham, Chris Hubbell
Producers: Howard Ashman, Maureen Donley, John Musker
Editors: Mark A. Hester
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The Little Mermaid (1989) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Little Mermaid Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rene Auberjonois | ... | Louis (voice) (as René Auberjonois) |
| Christopher Daniel Barnes | ... | Eric (voice) |
| Jodi Benson | ... | Ariel (voice) |
| Pat Carroll | ... | Ursula (voice) |
| Paddi Edwards | ... | Flotsam / Jetsam (voice) |
| Buddy Hackett | ... | Scuttle (voice) |
| Jason Marin | ... | Flounder (voice) |
| Kenneth Mars | ... | Triton (voice) |
| Edie McClurg | ... | Carlotta (voice) |
| Will Ryan | ... | Seahorse (voice) |
| Ben Wright | ... | Grimsby (voice) |
| Samuel E. Wright | ... | Sebastian (voice) |
| Hamilton Camp | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Debbie Shapiro Gravitte | ... | Additional Voices (voice) (as Debbie Shapiro) |
| Robert Weil | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Ed Gilbert | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Charlie Adler | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Jack Angel | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Susan Boyd | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
| Steve Bulen | ... | Additional Voices (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Rene Auberjonois, as Louis (voice) (as René Auberjonois), passed away at age 79 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Rene Aberjonois | René Aubergenois | Renee Auberjonois | René Auberjonois | Bob Ridgely - Christopher Daniel Barnes (b. November 7, 1972) – Eric (voice)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: C.B. Barnes | C.D. Barnes | Christopher Barnes | Chris Barnes | Christopher Daniel Barns | Chris Barns - Jodi Benson (b. October 10, 1961) – Ariel (voice)
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Pat Carroll (b. May 5, 1927) – Ursula (voice)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Pat Carrol | Lee & Pat - Paddi Edwards, as Flotsam / Jetsam (voice), passed away at age 68 in Enc.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Paddy Edwards | Patti Edwards - Buddy Hackett, as Scuttle (voice), passed away at age 78 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Buddy & Sherry - Jason Marin (b. July 25, 1974) – Flounder (voice)
Sign: Leo - Kenneth Mars, as Triton (voice), passed away at age 75 in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Kennith Mars | Kenny Mars | Ken Mars | Kenneth Moss - Edie McClurg (b. July 23, 1945) – Carlotta (voice)
Sign: Leo - Will Ryan (b. November 13, 1939) – Seahorse (voice)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: W.Z. Ryan | William Z. Ryan | Wil Ryan - Ben Wright, as Grimsby (voice), passed away at age 74 in Burbank, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Ben H. Wright - Samuel E. Wright – Sebastian (voice)
- Hamilton Camp, as Additional Voices (voice), passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Bob Camp | Hamid Hamilton Camp | Robin Camp | Robin Kamp - Debbie Shapiro Gravitte – Additional Voices (voice) (as Debbie Shapiro)
- Robert Weil, as Additional Voices (voice), passed away at age 87 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Bobby Weil | Bob Weil | Robert E. Weil | Robert T. Weil
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