The Water Babies
6.1
“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.
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Cast
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James Mason
Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
Known for
Lolita
North by Northwest
Bernard Cribbins
Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel
Known for
Frenzy
Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.
Billie Whitelaw
Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'
Known for
Merlin
The Omen
Tommy Pender
Tom
Also in
Graham's Gang
Looking for Clancy
Samantha Gates
Elly
Also in
Blackeyes
Full Circle
Joan Greenwood
Lady Harriet
Known for
Kind Hearts and Coronets
The Man in the White Suit
David Tomlinson
Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear
Known for
Mary Poppins
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Jon Pertwee
Salmon
Known for
Doctor Who
The House That Dripped Blood
David Jason
(voice)
Known for
Only Fools and Horses
Count Duckula
Una Stubbs
(voice)
Known for
Sherlock
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Lionel Jeffries Director · Michael Robson Writer Charles Kingsley Author
United States release June 15, 1979 · Produced in United Kingdom, Poland · Languages English, Spanish
Production
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Studio
United Kingdom · Poland
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Spanish
Release dates
United Kingdom · June 23, 1978
Theatrical
United States · June 15, 1979
Theatrical · Source: IMDB
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