The Water Babies (1978)

06/23/1978 (GB) • 1h 32m

Family, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure, Music

Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!

Overview

Grimes, an amoral chimney sweep, occasionally likes to steal valuables from his clients. One day, on the verge of being caught, he frames his young apprentice, Tom, for the crime. Tom runs away and jumps into a river where, instead of drowning, he finds himself transformed into a mystical aquatic creature. Swimming and breathing effortlessly, he discovers a colorful underwater world replete with creatures both cruel and kind.

Top Billed Cast

James Mason

Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark

Bernard Cribbins

Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel

Billie Whitelaw

Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'

Joan Greenwood

Lady Harriet

David Tomlinson

Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

fish

polar bear

walrus

seahorse

19th century

live action and animation

chimney sweep

undersea kingdom

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