The Water Babies

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• Lionel JeffriesDirector
• Michael RobsonWriter

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)

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