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The Water Babies
The Water Babies

The Water Babies

Catch a Wave to a World Full of Wonder!

Genres

FamilyFantasyAnimationAdventureMusic

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

92 mins

Rating

5.9/10

Release Date

23 June 1978

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

James Mason

James Mason

Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark

Bernard Cribbins

Bernard Cribbins

Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel

Billie Whitelaw

Billie Whitelaw

Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'

Tommy Pender

Tommy Pender

Tom

Samantha Gates

Samantha Gates

Elly

Joan Greenwood

Joan Greenwood

Lady Harriet

David Tomlinson

David Tomlinson

Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertwee

Salmon

David Jason

David Jason

(voice)

Una Stubbs

Una Stubbs

(voice)

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