Mississippi Mermaid movie poster

Mississippi Mermaid

"The bride came as advertised... with an unadvertised special."

June 18, 1969 2h 3m 6.6/10 (209 votes)

Originally released in 1969. Mississippi Mermaid is a romance/drama film. directed by François Truffaut. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Deneuve, and Michel Bouquet

Synopsis

A tobacco planter on Réunion island in the Indian Ocean becomes engaged through correspondence to a French woman he does not know. The woman that arrives does not look like the picture he received, but he marries her anyway.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 18, 1969 56 years ago
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Runtime 2h 3m 123 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (209 votes)
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Budget $1.6M Production budget
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Box Office $7.4M 4.6x return
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Budget
$1,600,000
Revenue
$7,356,000

Production Companies

  • Produzioni Associate Delphos
  • Les Films du Carrosse
  • Les Productions Artistes Associés

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mississippi Mermaid about?

A tobacco planter on Réunion island in the Indian Ocean becomes engaged through correspondence to a French woman he does not know. The woman that arrives does not look like the picture he received...

Who directed Mississippi Mermaid?

Mississippi Mermaid was directed by François Truffaut.

How long is Mississippi Mermaid?

Mississippi Mermaid has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).

When was Mississippi Mermaid released?

Mississippi Mermaid was released on June 18, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mississippi Mermaid?

The main cast of Mississippi Mermaid includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Bouquet, Nelly Borgeaud, Martine Ferrière.

Is Mississippi Mermaid worth watching?

Mississippi Mermaid has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 209 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.