Watch The Water Babies (1978) Official Trailer
Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!
6.3 / 10 IMDb June 23, 1978 1h 32m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 32m
Release Date
June 23, 1978
Genre
Family, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure, Music
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom, Poland
Writers
Producers
Cast
James Mason
as Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
Bernard Cribbins
as Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel
Billie Whitelaw
as Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'
Tommy Pender
as Tom
Samantha Gates
as Elly
Joan Greenwood
as Lady Harriet
David Tomlinson
as Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear
Jon Pertwee
as Salmon
David Jason
as (voice)
Una Stubbs
as (voice)
The Water Babies Official Trailer 1978
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