The Water Babies (1978)
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This children's fantasy tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who discovers a complex underwater world where young children are held prisoner by an evil shark and an eel.
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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)Keywords
Live action and animation19th centuryPolar bearFishLobsterChimney sweepWalrusSeahorseUndersea kingdom
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Genre affinityFantasy · Adventure · FamilyTheme affinityLive Action And Animation · 19th Century · Polar BearVisual styleAnimation · Live Action And AnimationEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference284511Actor preference205368 · 136187 · 321085
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This children's fantasy tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who discovers a complex underwater world where young children are held prisoner by an evil shark and an eel.
How long is The Water Babies?
The Water Babies has a runtime of 92 minutes.
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