Allen Bauer Thought He’d Never Find The Right Woman… He Was Only Half Wrong!|Mar. 09, 1984|United States|111 Min.|PG
Genre: Comedy;Fantasy;Romance
Description: The 1984 film *Splash* tells the story of Allen Bauer, who, as an eight-year-old boy, experiences a strange encounter during a boat tour at Cape Cod. Fascinated by something beneath the surface, Allen jumps into the water and meets a young girl. To his surprise, he can breathe underwater. However, after being rescued, Allen begins to think the incident was a near-death hallucination since no one else saw the girl.
Twenty years later, Allen, now co-owner of a produce business in New York City, struggles in his relationships, subconsciously yearning for the connection he felt that day. After a breakup, he returns to Cape Cod and meets eccentric scientist Dr. Walter Kornbluth. During a diving expedition, Allen’s boat malfunctions, and he falls unconscious into the sea. He awakens on a beach beside a beautiful, mute woman who kisses him before diving back into the water, transforming into a mermaid.
The mermaid, intrigued by Allen, finds his wallet and uses it to locate him in New York. She arrives ashore naked at the Statue of Liberty, leading to her arrest for indecent exposure. Allen is contacted by the police and takes her in. She learns English from watching TV and names herself “Madison” after seeing a sign for Madison Avenue. Madison explains she can only stay in New York for six days, as she must return home before the full moon. Despite her unusual behavior, Madison and Allen fall in love. Allen proposes, but Madison initially declines. After reconsidering, she agrees to marry him, promising to reveal her true identity after an upcoming dinner event.
Cast director: Ron Howard
Cast actor: Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, John Candy, Dody Goodman, Shecky Greene, Richard B. Shull, Bobby Di Cicco, Howard Morris, Lowell Ganz
Original name: Splash