The Yakuza and the Mermaid (2012)

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Synopsis

In "The Yakuza and The Mermaid," a writer having trouble finishing a crime story meets a mysterious woman who literally brings his characters to life. Unfortunately, the gangster in his story just wants to be left alone, even if it means killing the writer. Imagination and reality intertwine, as the writer and the mysterious woman embark on their own twisting and unpredictable romantic narrative.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 28th, 2012 (Limited), released as The Yakuza and the Mermaid
Running Time: 101 minutes
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Keywords: Writing and Writers, Writer's Block, Organized Crime, Fiction / Reality Crossover, Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Leading Cast

Georgiana Avram    The Mermaid
Takumi Mitobe    The Yakuza

Supporting Cast

Peter Hertsgaard    The Writer
Ikuko Ikari    The Girl
Caroline Luft    Lori

Interviewee(s)

Jennifer Malloy    Herself

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Production and Technical Credits

Chris Benker    Screenwriter
Chris Benker    Producer
Chris Benker    Director of Photography
Chris Benker    Editor
Chris Benker    Director
Jerry Mazzaro    Associate Producer
Brian Lease    Composer
Wade Vantrease    Sound Designer
Wade Vantrease    Sound Mixer
Shari Berman    Assistant Director

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Synopsis

In "The Yakuza and The Mermaid," a writer having trouble finishing a crime story meets a mysterious woman who literally brings his characters to life. Unfortunately, the gangster in his story just wants to be left alone, even if it means killing the writer. Imagination and reality intertwine, as the writer and the mysterious woman embark on their own twisting and unpredictable romantic narrative.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 28th, 2012 (Limited), released as The Yakuza and the Mermaid
Running Time: 101 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Writing and Writers, Writer's Block, Organized Crime, Fiction / Reality Crossover, Romance
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Georgiana Avram    The Mermaid
Takumi Mitobe    The Yakuza

Supporting Cast

Peter Hertsgaard    The Writer
Ikuko Ikari    The Girl
Caroline Luft    Lori

Interviewee(s)

Jennifer Malloy    Herself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Chris Benker    Screenwriter
Chris Benker    Producer
Chris Benker    Director of Photography
Chris Benker    Editor
Chris Benker    Director
Jerry Mazzaro    Associate Producer
Brian Lease    Composer
Wade Vantrease    Sound Designer
Wade Vantrease    Sound Mixer
Shari Berman    Assistant Director

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.