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The Water Babies (1978)

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Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Lionel Jeffries
  • Profile picture of James Mason
    Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark James Mason
  • Profile picture of Bernard Cribbins
    Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel Bernard Cribbins
  • Profile picture of Billie Whitelaw
    Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper' Billie Whitelaw
  • Profile picture of Tommy Pender
    Tom Tommy Pender
  • Profile picture of Samantha Gates
    Elly Samantha Gates
  • Profile picture of Joan Greenwood
    Lady Harriet Joan Greenwood
  • Profile picture of David Tomlinson
    Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear David Tomlinson
  • Profile picture of Jon Pertwee
    Salmon Jon Pertwee

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Keywords

  • fish
  • polar bear
  • walrus
  • seahorse
  • 19th century
  • live action and animation
  • chimney sweep
  • undersea kingdom