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Ariel is a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid who is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father's order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues Prince Eric, the man of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bar...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Little mermaid (Motion picture)
Corporate Authors: Nina Saxon Film Design, Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Pictures, Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Auberjonois, René, 1940-2019, Barnes, Christopher Daniel, 1972-, Benson, Jodi, Carroll, Pat, 1927-, Edwards, Paddi, 1931-1999, Hackett, Buddy, 1924-2003, Marin, Jason, 1974-, Mars, Kenneth, Wright, Ben, 1915-1989, Wight, Samuel E., McClurg, Edie, Ryan, Will (Performer), Allers, Roger (Screenwriter), Clements, Ron (Screenwriter, Director), Musker, John (Screenwriter, Director), Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
French
Spanish
Language Notes:English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. Includes French and Spanish dubbed versions.
Published: Burbank, CA : Walt Disney Home Entertainment : 2006.
Edition:Platinum ed.; 2-disc special ed.
Subjects:
Mermaids > Drama.
First loves > Drama.
Incantations > Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Animated films.
Children's films.
Fantasy films.
Comedy films.
Musical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Summary:Ariel is a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid who is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father's order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues Prince Eric, the man of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bargain with the devious seawitch, Ursula, and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend Flounder, and her reluctant chaperone Sebastian at her side, Ariel must win the prince's love and save her father's kingdom.
Item Description:Loosely based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1989.
Special features: All-new music video; "The making-of" featurette; 'The Little Mermaid' virtual ride.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (approximately 83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; region 1; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Audience:Rating: G.
Awards:Academy Awards, USA, 1990: Oscar - Best Music, Original Score (Alan Menken) ; Best Music, Original Song (Alan Menken, music, Howard Ashman, Lyrics).
Golden Globes, USA, 1990: Golden Globe - Best Original Score - Motion Picture (Alan Menken) ; Best Original Song - Motion Picture (Alan Menken, Howard Ashman).
Production Credits:Editor, Mark A. Hester ; music, Alan Menken ; production designers, Maureen Donley, Donald Towns.
ISBN:0788859544
9780788859540