The little mermaid
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... Full description
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. |
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Item Description: |
Title from container. Loosly based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Originally released as a motion picture in 1989. Special features: All-new music video; "The making-of" featurette; 'The Little Mermaid' virtual ride. |
Physical Description: |
2 videodiscs (approximately 83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, region 1; widescreen (1.78:1); Dolby Digital. |
Audience: |
MPAA 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 |