The Water Babies (Slip Slide Adventures) (1979)
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Lionel Jeffries directed Water Babies, a children's fantasy based on the story by Charles Kingsley that incorporates live-action and animation in the tradition of The Incredible Mr. Limpet. In Dickensian London, a 12-year-old chimney sweep's apprentice named Tom (Tommy Pender) has to put up… More Lionel Jeffries directed Water Babies, a children's fantasy based on the story by Charles Kingsley that incorporates live-action and animation in the tradition of The Incredible Mr. Limpet. In Dickensian London, a 12-year-old chimney sweep's apprentice named Tom (Tommy Pender) has to put up with his boss, Grimes (James Mason), and his heavy drinking. One day, in the home of a client, Tom is accused of stealing the silverware. Tom makes a run for it and leaps into a pool, where he comes across a collection of animated characters. While submerged he helps to rescue "water babies," children held hostage by an eel and a shark. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- Lionel Jeffries
- Genres
- Art House & International, Kids & Family
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 31, 1978 Wide
- On DVD
- Feb 4, 2003
Critic Reviews
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Brian Costello, Common Sense Media
Odd British '70s animation/live-action with drunk adults.
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Cast
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James Mason
as Grimes
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Billie Whitelaw
as Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby
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Bernard Cribbins
as Masterman
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Joan Greenwood
as Lady Harriet
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David Tomlinson
as Sir John
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Samantha Gates
as Ellie
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Paul Luty
as Sladd
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Tommy Pender
as Tom
- David Jason
- Lance Percival
- Jon Pertwee
- Olive Gregg
- Una Stubbs
