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The Water Babies (1978)

G 105 min  -  Animation | Adventure | Family  -   1978 (UK)
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This children's fantasy tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who discovers a complex underwater world where young children are held prisoner by an evil shark and an eel.

Director:

Lionel Jeffries

Writers:

Charles Kingsley (book), Michael Robson (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
James Mason ...
Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
Bernard Cribbins Bernard Cribbins ...
Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel
Billie Whitelaw Billie Whitelaw ...
Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'
Joan Greenwood Joan Greenwood ...
Lady Harriet
David Tomlinson ...
Sir John
Tommy Pender Tommy Pender ...
Tom
Samantha Gates Samantha Gates ...
Elly
Paul Luty Paul Luty ...
Sladd
Jon Pertwee Jon Pertwee ...
Salmon (voice)
Olive Gregg Olive Gregg ...
(voice)
Lance Percival Lance Percival ...
(voice)
David Jason David Jason ...
(voice)
Cass Allan Cass Allan ...
(voice)
Liz Proud Liz Proud ...
(voice)
Una Stubbs Una Stubbs ...
(voice)
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Storyline

This story is about a 12-year-old boy who discovers a complex underwater world where young children are held prisoner by an evil shark and an eel. Before he can return to the surface and clear his name, however, he must help the Water Babies leave their enclosed lake and reach the free waters of the ocean. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}  

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Plot Keywords:

Shark | Eel | Underwater | Ocean | Victorian Era  | See more »

Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Musical

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Details

Country:

Poland | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Slip Slide Adventures See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Argentina:  | Germany:  | UK:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Tommy Pender and Samantha Gates both receive "introducing" credits See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Tom and the lobster are singing "I coca lorem" for the first time, Tom's mouth is opening and closing when he is not actually saying anything. Likewise, his mouth is shut when he IS saying something. See more »

Quotes

Tom: [running back and forth on the roof] Me brush! Where's me brush! I'll get clouted if I can't find me brush!
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