Saturday, October 1, 2011

80's Movie Weekend



1989 saw Disney come strong to the box offices with their musical cartoon released titled "The Little Mermaid." With brand new music, and colorful characters (Sebastian anyone?), "The Little Mermaid" was a top 10 blockbuster and helped lead a new charge of kids' movies that even the adults could enjoy...

the trailer...



"Under the Sea" anyone?



The Little Mermaid

Directed by Ron Clements
John Musker
Produced by John Musker
Howard Ashman
Written by Ron Clements
John Musker
Based on "The Little Mermaid" by
Hans Christian Andersen
Starring Rene Auberjonois
Christopher Daniel Barnes
Jodi Benson
Pat Carroll
Buddy Hackett
Jason Marin
Kenneth Mars
Samuel E. Wright
Music by Alan Menken
Howard Ashman (Lyrics)
Studio Walt Disney Feature Animation
Silver Screen Partners IV
Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures
Buena Vista Distribution
Release date(s) November 14, 1989 (1989-11-14)
Running time 85 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $40 million[1]
Box office $211,343,479[2]

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