Miranda

Miranda

Miranda Has Everything!

NR 1948 · 80 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

A young married physician discovers a mermaid, and gives into her request to be taken to see London. Comedy and romantic entanglements ensue.

Directed by Ken Annakin · Written by Peter Blackmore

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