The Little Mermaid(1976)
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The Little Mermaid Synopsis
A little Mermaid falls in love with a Prince whom she saves during a storm. Using all kinds of magical incantations in exchange for the Mermaid’s beautiful blue hair, a witch replaces her fish tail with human legs, making it possible for the Mermaid to walk and live on earth at the cost of great pain with every step she takes. The Little Mermaid willingly suffers through these trials only to be near her beloved. But the Prince, not realizing how lucky he is, becomes enamored with a beautiful but vain princess.
The Little Mermaid (1976) is a family, fantasy and romance film directed by Vladimir Bychkov, released on December 17, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Viktoriya Novikova, Valentin Nikulin, Galina Artyomova and Yuri Senkevich. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Vladimir Bychkov
- Writers:
- Grigori Yagdfeld, Viktor Vitkovich, Hans Christian Andersen
- Cinematographer:
- Emil Vagenstein
- Composer:
- Evgeniy Krylatov
- Production:
- Boyana Film, Gorky Film Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Little Mermaid (1976) Trailer
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The Little Mermaid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Viktoriya Novikova
as The Little Mermaid
Valentin Nikulin
as Sulpitius
- Galina Artyomova
Galina Artyomova
as Princess
Yuri Senkevich
as Prince
Galina Volchek
as Inn Hostess
Stefan Iliev
as Knight
Mikhail Pugovkin
as Thicklipped
- Svetlana Mojseyenko
Svetlana Mojseyenko
as Jacqueline
- Margarita Chudinova
Margarita Chudinova
as Leonela
Stefan Pejchev
as Fisherman
- Boris Breev
Boris Breev
Vyacheslav Butenko
Key crew
Directed by Vladimir Bychkov, written by Grigori Yagdfeld, Viktor Vitkovich and Hans Christian Andersen.
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The Little Mermaid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 28 ratings.
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The Little Mermaid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Little Mermaid online?
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The Little Mermaid (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Little Mermaid?
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The main cast of The Little Mermaid (1976) includes Viktoriya Novikova, Valentin Nikulin, Galina Artyomova, Yuri Senkevich and Galina Volchek. The film was directed by Vladimir Bychkov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Little Mermaid released?
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The Little Mermaid was released on December 17, 1976 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Little Mermaid worth watching?
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The Little Mermaid (1976) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Little Mermaid?
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Yes. The official The Little Mermaid trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.