Product Details

• Actors: Kirsten Bishop, Thor Bishopric, Jeannette Casenave, Ian Finley, Terry Haig
• Format: Animated, NTSC, Color, Full Screen
• Language: English
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Starmaker Entertainment
• Run Time: 71 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0002XGDJC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,418 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Han's Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid (The Classic original). Maria, the most beautiful mermaid in the royal Merman family, is curious about the human world. So much, in fact, she asks her friends Fritz the Dolphin and Duke the Whale to tell her about the ways of men. One day, she sees a handsome prince on a boat. Suddenly, a storm comes up, throwing him into the sea. Maria saves her handsome prince and swims with him to shore. Maria falls deeply in love and wants desperately to become a human. Despite the hazards, she is willing to risk it all for love. This Hans Christian Anderson favorite is one the whole family will enjoy.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I prefer it to Disney's!, December 11, 2010

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AmeriCanuck - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid (1978) (VHS Tape)

I used to watch this as a girl at my best friend's house all the time - to me, it's far more heartfelt and touching than what Disney did to Hans Christian Andersen's original tale, and I'm more than glad that there's an animated version of it.

I would suggest this to anyone to watch, honestly. Yes, it's not a 'happy' ending in the same way that Disney's is, and the mermaid goes through much more than "Ariel" does, but it's got so much more depth of emotion. The pain, love, wonder . . . it's all palpable in this movie, and in the original tale. A message of sacrifices and risks that don't pan out, and of self-sacrificing love. To me that's a far deeper love than leaving your familiar surroundings for another. Anyone could do that. But could you sacrifice your happiness for theirs?

Overall a beautiful story. Thank you, Denmark for the author of this!

4.0 out of 5 stars The "Original" Little Mermaid, November 30, 2011

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LatinLadyInAz - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid (1978) (VHS Tape)

I was extremely happy to find this movie and to finally watch it again. I hadn't seen it since I was 11 years old and I am now 42! Wow! I wanted my children to see it and all though they weren't too thrilled about the animation (they thought it was very cheezy), they still enjoyed the story line. They laughed and thought it was so cool that the mermaids "real" name was Marina and not Ariel...because Mommy's name...yes "MY" name is...Marina! LOL

This is a very sad movie which makes one think about the choices they make in life and how there are consequences for our actions. Not everything turns out good and life isn't always Happily Ever After. There is some nudity in this film, but it's very innocent. The mermaids don't wear sea shells like Ariel so if that bothers you, don't purchase this for your small children. In my opinion, this is a wonderful sweet movie to add to your collection. Even if just to watch it yourself! ;)

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, July 19, 2011

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Joanne - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid (1978) (VHS Tape)

I grew up watching this version of the Little Mermaid! The animation is just wonderful! I also LOVE the original story of the Little Mermaid. Her devotion to her prince and sacrifice is so much deeper than Disney's happy endings. I was so thrilled to find this version on Amazon! I am so happy that I can share this story now with my own daughter!