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Audiences rate it 25 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
Milquetoast Henry Limpet experiences his fondest wish and is transformed into a fish. As a talking fish he assists the US Navy in hunting German submarines during World War II.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Audiences rate it 25 points higher than critics do.
98 audience votes
Key crew
- Arthur LubinDirector
- Jameson BrewerScreenplay
- John C. RoseScreenplay
Cast
- Don KnottsHenry Limpet
- Carole CookBessie Limpet
- Jack WestonGeorge Stickel
- Andrew DugganHarlock
- Larry KeatingAdmiral P.P. Spewter
- Oscar Beregi Jr.Nazi Admiral (as Oscar Beregi)
- Charles MeredithFleet Admiral
- Elizabeth MacRaeLadyfish (voice)
- Paul FreesCrusty (voice)
- Wesley GaleMan Staring Into Window (uncredited)
- Leon AltonOfficer at Fleet Admiral's Meeting (uncredited)
- Phil ArnoldShort Fisherman (uncredited)