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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.
Theatrical
Jun 15, 1979
DVD / Blu-ray
Feb 4, 2003
Cast
Full credits →J
James Mason
Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
B
Bernard Cribbins
Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel
B
Billie Whitelaw
Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'
S
Samantha Gates
Elly
J
Joan Greenwood
Lady Harriet
D
David Tomlinson
Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear
J
Jon Pertwee
Salmon
D
David Jason
(voice)
U
Una Stubbs
(voice)
