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The Little Mermaid (1989)

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Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy.

This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.

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Cast & Crew

Director
John Musker
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    Ariel / Vanessa (voice) Jodi Benson
  • Profile picture of Samuel E. Wright
    Sebastian (voice) Samuel E. Wright
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    Ursula (voice) Pat Carroll
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    Prince Eric (voice) Christopher Daniel Barnes
  • Profile picture of Kenneth Mars
    King Triton (voice) Kenneth Mars
  • Profile picture of Buddy Hackett
    Scuttle (voice) Buddy Hackett
  • Profile picture of Jason Marin
    Flounder (voice) Jason Marin
  • Profile picture of René Auberjonois
    Louis (voice) René Auberjonois

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