The Water Babies (1978)
The Water Babies is a 1978 family movie directed by Lionel Jeffries, with a running time of 1h 32m. It stars James Mason, Bernard Cribbins and Billie Whitelaw.
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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What is The Water Babies about?
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.
When was The Water Babies released?
The Water Babies was released on 23 June 1978.
How long is The Water Babies?
The Water Babies runs 1h 32m.
Who made The Water Babies?
The Water Babies was directed by Lionel Jeffries.
Cast
- James Mason as Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
- Bernard Cribbins as Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel
- Billie Whitelaw as Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'
- Tommy Pender as Tom
- Samantha Gates as Elly
- Joan Greenwood as Lady Harriet
- David Tomlinson as Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear
- Jon Pertwee as Salmon
- David Jason as (voice)
- Una Stubbs as (voice)