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Mermaid: A Flippant Tale

Jan 1, 1992

0h 51m

★ 0.0

Overview

Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, is the setting for this naturist light drama. Chloë is hired by Health & Efficiency magazine to make a video. She takes Marie Louise and Suzanne with her. Once on the island they meet Amanda and her photographer Charlie. They also glimpse a mermaid.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Parafotos Film Productions

H&E Videos

Mermaid: A Flippant Tale Trailers

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Cast

Self

Chloë Smart

Self

Marie-Louise

Self

Suzanne Brando

Self

Amanda Sailor

Self

Charlie Simonds

The Mermaid

Adele Smith

Self

Kate Sturdy

Self

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