On This Day March 9 1984 - Splash Premiered in Theaters

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On This Day: March 9 1984 Splash Premiered in Theaters.

On this day March 9 1984 the fantasy romantic comedy Splash premiered in theaters starring Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah. Directed by Ron Howard the film followed the story of a man who falls in love with a mermaid who saved him as a child. Combining humor romance and a touch of fantasy Splash became one of the defining films of the 80s.

The film was a major box office success and helped launch Tom Hanks as a leading man in Hollywood. It also introduced Daryl Hannah as a beloved star and...
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