
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

James Mason
Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark

Bernard Cribbins
Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel

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

Tommy Pender
Tom

Samantha Gates
Elly

Joan Greenwood
Lady Harriet

David Tomlinson
Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear

Jon Pertwee
Salmon

David Jason
(voice)

Una Stubbs
(voice)
Director & Crew
Lionel Jeffries
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 16 votes.
Who directed The Water Babies?
The Water Babies was directed by Lionel Jeffries and released in 1978.
How long is The Water Babies?
The Water Babies has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1978-06-23
- Status
- Released






