Directed by:
Lionel JeffriesScreenplay:
Michael RobsonCinematography:
Edward ScaifeCast:
James Mason, Billie Whitelaw, Joan Greenwood, David Tomlinson, Jon Pertwee, David Jason, Una Stubbs, Bernard CribbinsPlots(1)
When 12-year-old Tom jumps into a swirling stream, he is suddenly swept away to a fantastical place filled with music, excitement and colorful characters. Frolicking with the fish, singing with the squid and cavorting with the crabs, Tom's as happy as a clam until he grows lonesome for his friends back home. To get to solid ground, Tom must findthe Water Babiesa group of fun-loving children who live far across the ocean. For only the WaterBabies can take Tom to the great Lord of the Seathe one creature powerful enough to make his every wish come true! (official distributor synopsis)
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