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I've Heard the Mermaids Singing

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I've Heard the Mermaids Singing (1987)

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Reviews Counted: 9 Fresh: 9  Rotten:0 Average Rating: 7.2/10

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Runtime: 82 mins

Synopsis: Polly (Sheila McCarthy), a klutzy kook, gets a job in a trendy art gallery and masters the fine art of getting into trouble. In a major gaffe,she hangs a piece of art she credits to her boss Gabrielle (Paule Baillargeon), but which really was created by Gabrielle's lover Mary (Ann-Marie... Polly (Sheila McCarthy), a klutzy kook, gets a job in a trendy art gallery and masters the fine art of getting into trouble. In a major gaffe,she hangs a piece of art she credits to her boss Gabrielle (Paule Baillargeon), but which really was created by Gabrielle's lover Mary (Ann-Marie MacDonald). The crush she develops on Gabrielle only adds to her fantasies and riotous realities. [More]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Sheila McCarthy, Paule Baillargeon, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Richard Monette, John Evans

Director: Patricia Rozema
Producer: Patricia Rozema

DVD Info

Release:

Jan 13, 2004

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33

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A short, sweet, enjoyable comedy, with a winning performance by McCarthy.

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04/09/07
Rob Gonsalves
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Geoff Andrew
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Robin Clifford
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Vincent Canby
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4/5

A film that will appeal to those who have yearned to break out of the mold of a restricted life.

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08/27/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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04/21/04
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12/26/03
Carol Cling
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McCarthy is an underrated Canadian treasure.

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Luanne Brown
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Philip Martin
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