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.

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  James Mason

  Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
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  Bernard Cribbins

  Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel
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  Billie Whitelaw

  Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper'
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  Tommy Pender

  Tom
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  Samantha Gates

  Elly
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  Joan Greenwood

  Lady Harriet
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  David Tomlinson

  Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear
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  Jon Pertwee

  Salmon
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  David Jason

  (voice)
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  Una Stubbs

  (voice)