Movie Description
The Water Babies
(1978)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Lionel Jeffries
- Producer : Peter Shaw
- Writer : Michael Robson
- Editor : Peter Weatherley
- Cast : James Mason,Bernard Cribbins,Billie Whitelaw,Tommy Pender,Samantha Gates,Joan Greenwood,David Tomlinson,Jon Pertwee,David Jason,Una Stubbs
Cast
Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel
Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'
Tom
Elly
Lady Harriet
Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear
Salmon
(voice)
(voice)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Water Babies
Status Released
Release Information
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1978-06-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 32m
Genres
- Family
- Fantasy
- Animation
- Adventure
- Music
