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The Incredible Mr. Limpet

  • 1964
  • Approved
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
5.9K
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The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964)
Meek and mild mannered bookkeeper Henry Limpet has few passions in life. It's mid-1941 and he would love to join the Navy but has been rated 4F. His friend George Stickle is in the Navy and lays it on pretty thick. If Henry could have one thing it would be to become a fish. While on a visit to Coney Island, Henry falls into the water and miraculously gets his wish. Now a fish, he makes friends, Ladyfish and Crusty the hermit crab and loves his new life. He also uses his abilities to help the US Navy locate and sink Nazi U-Boats, forcing the Germans to create a new weapon to deal with the Allies secret weapon. When years later the Navy finds intelligent activity among dolphins, they may also know who is teaching them.
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Meek and mild mannered bookkeeper Henry Limpet has few passions in life. It's mid-1941 and he would love to join the Navy but has been rated 4F. His friend George Stickle is in the Navy and ... Read allMeek and mild mannered bookkeeper Henry Limpet has few passions in life. It's mid-1941 and he would love to join the Navy but has been rated 4F. His friend George Stickle is in the Navy and lays it on pretty thick. If Henry could have one thing it would be to become a fish. While... Read allMeek and mild mannered bookkeeper Henry Limpet has few passions in life. It's mid-1941 and he would love to join the Navy but has been rated 4F. His friend George Stickle is in the Navy and lays it on pretty thick. If Henry could have one thing it would be to become a fish. While on a visit to Coney Island, Henry falls into the water and miraculously gets his wish. No... Read all

  • Directors
    • Arthur Lubin
    • Gerry Chiniquy
    • Robert McKimson
  • Writers
    • Jameson Brewer
    • John C. Rose
    • Joe DiMona
  • Stars
    • Don Knotts
    • Carole Cook
    • Jack Weston
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    5.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Arthur Lubin
      • Gerry Chiniquy
      • Robert McKimson
    • Writers
      • Jameson Brewer
      • John C. Rose
      • Joe DiMona
    • Stars
      • Don Knotts
      • Carole Cook
      • Jack Weston
    • 51User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Carole Cook, Don Knotts, and Jack Weston in The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964)
    Carole Cook and Jack Weston in The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964)
    Don Knotts in The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964)
    Don Knotts in The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964)
    Jack Weston in The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964)

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    Don Knotts
    Don Knotts
    • Henry Limpet
    Carole Cook
    Carole Cook
    • Bessie Limpet
    Jack Weston
    Jack Weston
    • George Stickel
    Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan
    • Harlock
    Larry Keating
    Larry Keating
    • Admiral P.P. Spewter
    Oscar Beregi Jr.
    Oscar Beregi Jr.
    • Nazi Admiral
    • (as Oscar Beregi)
    Charles Meredith
    Charles Meredith
    • Fleet Admiral
    Elizabeth MacRae
    Elizabeth MacRae
    • Ladyfish
    • (voice)
    Paul Frees
    Paul Frees
    • Crusty
    • (voice)
    Peter Adams
    Peter Adams
    • Lieutenant
    • (uncredited)
    Leon Alton
    Leon Alton
    • Officer at Fleet Admiral's Meeting
    • (uncredited)
    Phil Arnold
    Phil Arnold
    • Short Fisherman
    • (uncredited)
    George Bruggeman
    George Bruggeman
    • Nazi Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Busch
    Paul Busch
    • Sonar Man
    • (uncredited)
    Al Checco
    Al Checco
    • Sailor
    • (uncredited)
    Cordy Clark
    Cordy Clark
    • Giggling Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Roydon Clark
    Roydon Clark
    • Sailor
    • (uncredited)
    Sayre Dearing
    Sayre Dearing
    • Passerby
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Directors
      • Arthur Lubin
      • Gerry Chiniquy(animation sequences) (uncredited)
      • Robert McKimson(animation sequences) (uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Jameson Brewer
      • John C. Rose
      • Joe DiMona
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The uniform Don Knotts is wearing during the "Super Doodle Dandy" scene is a Commodore Royal Naval Maritime Uniform.
    • Goofs
      The Nazi Admiral and naval staff are all wearing US Navy uniforms (complete with rank strips and stars signifying their status as US officers of the line) but with swastikas on their caps and Maltese crosses in place of neckties.
    • Quotes

      Henry Limpet: What if I told you I used to be a human being?

      Ladyfish: I don't care how terrible your past was, Limpet.

    • Crazy credits
      Our thanks to the Department of Defense, and especially the U.S. Navy, without whose authorization this heretofore carefully guarded "military secret" could not have been told.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Gomer Pyle: USMC: Gomer and the Dragon Lady (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      The Mr. Limpet March (Super Doodle Dandy)
      Music by Sammy Fain

      Lyrics by Harold Adamson

    User reviews51

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    One Of My All Time Favorites...
    The Incredible Mr. Limpet has always been a long time favorite movie of mine, the first movie I remember as a child.

    From start to finish, the message of this movie, the music, and the superb comedy of Don Knotts makes this such a treat to watch.

    The innovative use of live action and animation still holds up great today.

    I just found out that Don Knotts passed away last night. I will forever miss him, and always remember him for his wonderful portrayal as Henry Limpet.

    Go get this movie on DVD, you will not be disappointed.

    Rest in Peace Don Knotts.

    Larry Lee Moniz
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    5
    • llmoniz
    • Feb 25, 2006

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    • Release date
      • March 28, 1964 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Be Careful How You Wish
    • Filming locations
      • Weeki Wachee, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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