The Water Babies

Plot Summary

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.

Top 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