- Director: Lionel Jeffries
- Screenplay: Michael Robson
- Cinematography: Edward Scaife
- Editing: Peter Weatherley
- Cast: James Mason, Bernhard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw, Joan Greenwood, David Tomlinson, Tommy Pender, Samantha Gates
- Producer: Peter Shaw
- Production: Studio Miniatur Filmowych
- Distributor: Hollywood Classics
- Contact: Albina Terentjeva,
The Water Babies
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.
70ies children’s film classic with a wild mix of live action and animation.
Lionel Jeffries
was an British actor who was famous for his comic character roles. In the 1970’s he turned to writing and directing children’s films.
Filmography
1978 The Water Babies
1977 Wombling Free
1972 The Amazing Mr Blunden
1972 Baxter!
1970 The Railway Children
