Movie·1978·1h 32m
The Water Babies
Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!
Directed By
Lionel Jeffries
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Michael Robson
Producer
Peter Shaw
Cinematography
Edward Scaife
Editor
Peter Weatherley
Themes
Audience Score
16 votes
Where to watch
Region: GB
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// cast
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'
Tommy Pender
Tom
Samantha Gates
Elly
Joan Greenwood
Lady Harriet
David Tomlinson
Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear
Jon Pertwee
Salmon
David Jason
(voice)
Una Stubbs
(voice)
// crew
Crew
Lionel Jeffries
Director
Michael Robson
Writer
Peter Shaw
Producer
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Peter Weatherley
Editor
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