Splash (1983) is a comedic and fantastical movie featuring a peculiar love story between a man and a mermaid. Directed by Ron Howard, the film stars Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, and Eugene Levy in key roles. Read on to find out where this movie was filmed, who played what, and interesting behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Splash was carried out at multiple locations. These include the Biltmore Hotel on S. Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles, California, USA; Nassau and South Ocean in New Providence Island, Bahamas; Liberty Island in New York Harbor and Bloomingdale’s on Third Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, USA; and the American Museum of Natural History on Central Park West at 79th Street in Manhattan, New York City. The filming dates for Splash ran from March 1, 1983 to June 30, 1983.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Hanks | Allen Bauer |
| Daryl Hannah | Madison |
| Eugene Levy | Walter Kornbluth |
| John Candy | Freddie Bauer |
| Dody Goodman | Mrs. Stimler |
| Shecky Greene | Mr. Buyrite |
| Richard B. Shull | Dr. Ross |
| Bobby Di Cicco | Jerry |
| Howard Morris | Dr. Zidell |
| Patrick Cronin | Michaelson |
| Charles Walker | Michaelson’s Partner |
| David Knell | Claude |
| Jeff Doucette | Junior |
| Royce D. Applegate | Buckwalter |
| Tony Longo | Augie |
| Nora Denney | Ms. Stein |
| Charles Macaulay | The President |
| Ronald F. Hoiseck | Dr. Johannsen |
| Lou Tiano | Bartender |
| Joe Grifasi | Manny |
| Rance Howard | McCullough |
| Fred Lerner | Husband |
| David Lloyd Nelson | Lt. Ingram |
| Al Chesney | Fat Jack |
| Lowell Ganz | Stan – the Tour Guide |
| James Ritz | T.V. Dept. Manager |
| Maurice Rice | TV Salesman |
| Babaloo Mandel | Rudy |
| Pierre Epstein | Dr. Hess |
| Cheryl Howard | Girl at Wedding |
| Louisa Marie | Girl at Wedding |
| Valerie Wildman | Wedding Guest |
| Christopher Thomas | Wedding Guest |
| Clint Howard | Wedding Guest |
| Ron Kuhlman | Man with Date |
| Lori Kessler | Girl with Date |
| Joe Cirillo | Sergeant Munson |
| Tom Toner | Parilli |
| Lee Delano | Sergeant Lelandowski |
| Jack Denton | Man by Elevator |
| Nick Cinardo | George |
| Fil Formicola | Policeman |
| Than Wyenn | Mr. Ambrose |
| Clare Peck | TV Reporter |
| Eileen Saki | Dr. Fujimoto |
| Jodi Long | Reporter |
| Victoria Lucas | Reporter |
| Jeffrey Dreisbach | Reporter |
| Amy Ingersoll | Reporter |
| Daryl Edwards | Reporter |
| Jack Hallett | Reporter |
| Bill Smitrovich | Ralph Bauer |
| Nancy Raffa | Mary Bauer |
| David Kreps | Young Allen |
| Jason Late | Young Freddie |
| April Adams | Skater (uncredited) |
| Margaret Benczak | Skater in Ski Sweater (uncredited) |
| John Blower | Secret Service Agent (uncredited) |
| Jerry Carroll | ‘Crazy Eddie’ TV Spokesman (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Marcello Clay | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Dan Cotter | Man in Street (uncredited) |
| James ‘Hotfeet’ Davis | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Bob Harks | Priest (uncredited) |
| Jill Jacobson | Jill – Girl in Bar (uncredited) |
| Lennart Jakell | Guest at Presidential Banquet (uncredited) |
| Vincent Jerman-Jerosa | Vinny (uncredited) |
| Priscilla Kovary | Guest at Presidential Banquet (uncredited) |
| Charles Mitchell | National Guard Soldier (uncredited) |
| Danny Nero | Secret Service Agent (uncredited) |
| Richard Niehaus | Secret Service Agent (uncredited) |
| Ilana Rapp | Apartment Dweller (uncredited) |
| Lilian Sasson | Guest at Presidential Banquet (uncredited) |
| Don Terwilliger | Guest at Presidential Banquet (uncredited) |
| Nick Vallelonga | News Photographer (uncredited) |
| Ed Vandell | Reporter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film lasts for approximately 111 minutes (1 hour and 51 minutes).
- It was released on August 7, 2013.
- The story was written by Brian Grazer, Bruce Jay Friedman, and Lowell Ganz.
- The film received one Oscar nomination, two wins, and nine other nominations.
- The cast boasts notable actors Tom Hanks as Allen Bauer, Daryl Hannah as Madison, and Eugene Levy as Walter Kornbluth.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Biltmore Hotel – 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0497246
- Longitude: -118.2541501
- Place ID: ChIJpUaBoLTHwoARc-FN_jhLIB8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Nassau, South Ocean, New Providence Island, Bahamas
- Latitude: 25.0110141
- Longitude: -77.5204806
- Place ID: ChIJyXt-4x5nL4kRAwMlw-Wkgtc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: S Ocean Rd, Nassau, The Bahamas
- Timezone: America/Nassau
- Location Name: Bloomingdale’s – 1000 Third Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7622235
- Longitude: -73.9671512
- Place ID: ChIJr9th5eVYwokRBEQU_VkHxSs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1000 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: American Museum of Natural History – Central Park West at 79th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7813241
- Longitude: -73.9739882
- Place ID: ChIJCXoPsPRYwokRsV1MYnKBfaI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 200 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
