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The Water Babies

The Water Babies

# Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!
Family   Fantasy   Animation   Adventure   Music
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1978-06-23
⌚ Running Time: 92 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.9

Beloved Cast

James Mason original image
Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
James Mason
Bernard Cribbins original image
Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel
Bernard Cribbins
Billie Whitelaw original image
Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'
Billie Whitelaw
Tommy Pender original image
Tom
Tommy Pender
Samantha Gates original image
Elly
Samantha Gates
Joan Greenwood original image
Lady Harriet
Joan Greenwood
David Tomlinson original image
Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear
David Tomlinson
Jon Pertwee original image
Salmon
Jon Pertwee
David Jason original image
(voice)
David Jason
Una Stubbs original image
(voice)
Una Stubbs

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