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★ 6.3/10 1978 1h 32m FamilyFantasyAnimation

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 drown…

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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.

Movie details

Release date
1978-06-23
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure, Music
Rating
6.3/10 (16 votes)
Language
EN
Country
United Kingdom, Poland
Director
Lionel Jeffries
Writer
Michael Robson

Cast

James Mason
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'
Tommy Pender
Tommy Pender
Tom
Samantha Gates
Samantha Gates
Elly
Joan Greenwood
Joan Greenwood
Lady Harriet
David Tomlinson
David Tomlinson
Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear
Jon Pertwee
Jon Pertwee
Salmon
David Jason
David Jason
(voice)
Una Stubbs
Una Stubbs
(voice)

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