The Water Babies (1978)

Director: Lionel Jeffries

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.

Cast

James Mason

Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark

Bernard Cribbins

Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel

Billie Whitelaw

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

Tommy Pender

Tom

Samantha Gates

Elly

Joan Greenwood

Lady Harriet

David Tomlinson

Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear

Jon Pertwee

Salmon

David Jason

(voice)

Una Stubbs

(voice)