
The Water Babies
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.
Release Date: 1978-06-23
Family
Fantasy
Animation
Adventure
Music
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Casts

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)