| Edition |
Platinum ed., 2-disc special ed. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (83 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Disney DVD.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Surround Sound; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. |
| Language |
English, French or Spanish dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. |
| Performer |
Voices: Rene Auberjonois (Louis), Christopher Daniel Barnes (Eric), Jodi Benson (Ariel), Pat Carroll (Ursula), Paddi Edwards (Flotsam & Jetsam), Buddy Hackett (Scuttle), Jason Marin (Flounder), Kenneth Mars (Triton), Ben Wright (Grimsby), Samuel E. Wright (Sebastian), Edie McClurg (Carlotta), Will Ryan (Seahorse). |
| Credits |
Directing animators, Mark Henn, Glen Keane, Duncan Marjoribanks, Ruben Aquino, Andreas Deja, Matthew O'Callaghan; art direction, Michael A. Peraza Jr., Donald A. Towns ; supervising editor, John Carnochan ; musical director, Robby Merkin ; editor, Mark A. Hester ; music, Alan Menken ; associate producer, Maureen Donley ; storyboard artist, Roger Allers. |
| Note |
Originally produced as an American motion picture in 1989. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: G. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards, 1990: Best Music, Original Score: Alan Menken; Best Music, Original Song: Alan Menken, music, Howard Ashman, Lyrics; 1990 Golden Globes for Best Original Score-Motion Picture: Alan Menken; Best Original Song-Motion Picture: Alan Menken, Howard Ashman. |
| 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 sea witch, Ursula, and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend Flounder, and her reluctant chaperon Sebastian at her side, Ariel must win the prince's love and save her father's kingdom. |
| Contents |
"Fathoms Below" -- Main titles -- Sebastian's concert -- Sunken ship -- Scuttle -- Ursula watches Ariel -- "Part of Your World" -- To the surface -- Storm at sea -- Eric is saved -- "Under the Sea" -- Sebastian and King Triton -- Ariel's hidden treasure -- Ursula's lair -- "Poor Unfortunate Souls" -- Ursula's deal -- In Eric's kingdom -- Dinner in the castle -- "Les Poissons" -- Tour of the kingdom -- "Kiss the Girl" -- Ursula takes charge -- Wedding ship -- Sunset on the third day -- Ursula's wrath -- Happy ending -- End credits. |
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Disc 1. Special features: "Kiss the Girl" music video (4 min.); Disney song selection [menu for songs w/optional lyrics in subtitles]; Audio commentary [optional audio feature]; Sneak peeks (13 min.). |
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Disc 2. Special features: Backstage Disney [featurettes]: Treasures untold: The making of "The Little Mermaid" (46 min.); Storm warning: "The Little Mermaid" special effects unit (9 min.); The story behind the story (12 min.); "The Little Match Girl" (7 min.); "The Little Mermaid" art galleries; Early presentation reel (3 min.); Original theatrical trailer (2 min.); Deleted scenes (26 min.); Games & activities (23 min.). |
| Subject |
Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 -- Film adaptations.
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Ariel (Mermaid) -- Drama.
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Mermaids -- Drama.
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First loves -- Drama.
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Incantations -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Children's films.
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Musical films.
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Comedy films.
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Fantasy films.
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Animated films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Musker, John. Screenwriter. Director. Producer.
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Clements, Ron. Screenwriter. Director.
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Ashman, Howard. Composer. Lyricist. Producer.
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Menken, Alan. Composer. Lyricist.
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Auberjonois, René, 1940- Actor.
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Barnes, Christopher Daniel, 1972- Actor.
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Benson, Jodi. Actor. Singer.
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Carroll, Pat, 1927- Actor.
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Edwards, Paddi, 1931-1999. Actor.
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Hackett, Buddy, 1924-2003. Actor.
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Marin, Jason, 1974- Actor.
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Mars, Kenneth. Actor.
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Wright, Ben, 1915-1989. Actor.
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Wright, Samuel E. Actor.
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McClurg, Edie. Actor.
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Ryan, Will (Performer) Actor.
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Henn, Mark.
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Keane, Glen, 1954-
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Peraza, Michael.
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Merkin, Robby.
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Allers, Roger.
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Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875.
Lille havfrue. English.
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Walt Disney Pictures.
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Silver Screen Partners IV.
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Walt Disney Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0788859544 |
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9780788859540 |
| Standard No. |
786936284065 |
| Music No. |
40234 Walt Disney Home Entertainment |
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