description Splash Overview
Splash, released in 1984, tells the story of a businessman’s unexpected romance with a woman concealing her true identity as a mermaid. Starring Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah, the film explores themes of transformation and attraction within a fantasy setting. It received an Academy Award nomination for its original screenplay.
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info Splash Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1984 |
help Splash FAQ
Why is Splash important in Disney history?
Splash was the first film released under Disney's Touchstone label in 1984. That label let Disney release a more adult romantic comedy without putting it under the main Walt Disney Pictures banner.
Who plays the mermaid in Splash?
Daryl Hannah plays Madison, the mermaid who enters Allen Bauer's life in New York. Tom Hanks plays Allen, with John Candy as his brother Freddie and Eugene Levy as the scientist Walter Kornbluth.
Was Splash nominated for an Oscar?
Yes, Splash was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The credited screenplay was by Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, and Bruce Jay Friedman, from a story involving Friedman and Brian Grazer.
Why is the name Madison linked to Splash?
In the film, the mermaid chooses the name Madison after seeing Madison Avenue in New York. The gag helped popularize Madison as a given name after the movie's 1984 success.
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