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Tom Hanks stars as Allen Bauer, a workaholic who's convinced he can't fall in love...until he's mysteriously rescued at sea by the mermaid of his dreams. Soon Allen and Madison (Daryl Hannah) are swept away by hilarious and heartwarming romance. Ron Howard directs a star-studded cast, including Eugene Levy and hilarious John Candy, in a magical tale. Contains tobacco depictions.
Original Release
03/09/1984
US Release
03/09/1984
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 / Tim, the Doorman |
Directors
Writers
Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Brian Grazer, Bruce Jay Friedman
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 / Tim, the Doorman |
| 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 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John Thomas Lenox | Executive Producer |
| Brian Grazer | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1985 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Nominated |
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
