The Water Babies

The story

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 & crew

James MasonMr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark

Bernard CribbinsMr. Masterman / Voice of Eel

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

Tommy PenderTom

Samantha GatesElly

Joan GreenwoodLady Harriet

David TomlinsonSir John / Voice of Polar Bear

Jon PertweeSalmon

David Jason(voice)

Una Stubbs(voice)