Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid (1975): Cast & Plot
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid is a 1975 family animated film directed by Tim Reid and Tomoharu Katsumata, starring Miyoko Asô as Mermaid Crone (voice), Fumie Kashiyama and Mariko Miyagi. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Directors
- Tim Reid and Tomoharu Katsumata
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toei Animation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid About?
The premise of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story of a beautiful mermaid who gave up a kingdom for her beloved prince.
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid Themes & Keywords
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- movies in japan
- anime animation
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- fairy tale fantasy
- sea adventure
- hand drawn animation
- human
- mermaid
- prince
- becoming human
- ship
- fish tail
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Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid Cast & Characters
Miyoko Asô leads the cast as Mermaid Crone (voice), with Fumie Kashiyama as Marina (voice) and Mariko Miyagi as Fritz the Dolphin (voice). Directed by Tim Reid and Tomoharu Katsumata; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Tim Reid
- Co-director Tomoharu Katsumata
- Miyoko Asô as Mermaid Crone (voice)
- Fumie Kashiyama as Marina (voice)
- Mariko Miyagi as Fritz the Dolphin (voice)
- Haruko Kitahama as Witch (voice)
Also Starring in Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid
· 10 more- Kazuko Sawada Jemmy the Cat (voice)
- Rihoko Yoshida Suomi Princess (voice)
- Ichiro Nagai Whistler (voice)
- Kenichi Ogata Oval Shark (voice)
- Hidekatsu Shibata Mermaid King (voice)
- Kaneta Kimotsuki Crab / Conch (voice)
- Kazuko Sugiyama Marina's Sister (voice)
- Kosei Tomita Duke the Whale (voice)
- Tarō Shigaki Prince (voice)
- Nana Yamaguchi Prince's Mother (voice)
More from Tim Reid and Tomoharu Katsumata
More films directed by Tim Reid and Tomoharu Katsumata: Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall, Asunder, Spooky Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast and Once Upon a Time… When We Were Colored.
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid Plot Summary
What happens in Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid opens in live-action Denmark, where a narrator nods to the author’s origins and his classic tale before the scene gracefully shifts into a rich, 2-D hand-drawn anime world. In the undersea kingdom, Marina, Fumie Kashiyama lives with her father, grandmother, and five older sisters, sharing games with her best friend Fritz the Dolphin, Mariko Miyagi. The sisters’ light-hearted routine is interrupted by a tempest conjured by the Sea Witch, a danger that arrives just as Marina and Fritz enjoy a sunny moment near a sunken ship.
Full summary
The whole story of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, scene by scene
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the little mermaid, the protagonist of the film?
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Andersen Douwa: Ningyo hime” and “アンデルセン童話 にんぎょ姫”.
- Also known as
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- Andersen Douwa: Ningyo hime
- アンデルセン童話 にんぎょ姫
- الحورية الصغيرة
- Marina La Petite Sirène
- La sirenita
- Andersen Douwa: Ningyohime
- La Sirenetta, la più bella favola di Andersen
- Marina, a kis hableány
- Marina, la Petite Sirène
- Принцесса подводного царства
- La pequeña sirenita
- A Pequena Sereia
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- Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid
- Die kleine Meerjungfrau
- Küçük Denizkızı
- 人鱼公主
- La sireneta
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Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid?
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid released?
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid was released on March 21, 1975.
Who directed Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid?
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid was directed by Tim Reid and Tomoharu Katsumata.
More films by Tim Reid Who is in the cast of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid?
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid stars Miyoko Asô as Mermaid Crone (voice), Fumie Kashiyama as Marina (voice) and Mariko Miyagi as Fritz the Dolphin (voice), among 14 credited actors.
Does Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid have a post-credit scene?
No. Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid in?
The original language of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid is Japanese.
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