

The Water Babies
1978-06-23 · 92 min · ★ 6.2
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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- Directors
- Lionel Jeffries
- Production companies
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- Countries
- United Kingdom, Poland
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
James MasonMr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
Bernard CribbinsMr. Masterman / Voice of Eel
Billie WhitelawMrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'
Tommy PenderTom
Samantha GatesElly
Joan GreenwoodLady Harriet
David TomlinsonSir John / Voice of Polar Bear
Jon PertweeSalmon
David Jason(voice)
Una Stubbs(voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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