The water babies 1978 film

An 1850 chimney sweep evades his pursuers by jumping into a pool, where he. Charles kingsley seemed an extraordinary individual he was an ardent supporter of social justice and fought for changes to the impoverished conditions of workers. A strange mixture of ideas with much potential sadly untapped. Many adults possess fond memories of seeing this 1978 movie as children. The water babies, a fairy tale for a land baby, a novel by charles kingsley published in 1863. Bartok the magnificent 1999, james and the giant peach 1996, freddie as f. Recommendation engine sorted out semi serious, humorous, feel good and exciting films with plots about family, escapades, heroes, danger, adventure, young heroes and youth mostly in animation, family and adventure genres. Life is far from idyllic when tom returns to land, but eventually the quickthinking boy clears his name, traps the real thieves, and wins a place in ellies affluent family. The water babies british board of film classification.

The water babies, directed by lionel jeffries, starring james mason, bernard cribbins, billie whitelaw u. The waterbabies, a fairy tale for a land baby, a novel by charles kingsley published in 1863. Just an odd story all around that was nearly impossible to be filmed at the time, so to adapt the story they used animation to get around sequences that were. The water babies is a 1978 live actionanimated feature film, very loosely based on the classic childrens novel the water babies, a fairy tale for a land baby by charles kingsley. The water babies 1978 dvdrip kvcd resourcerg movie classic.

The water babies 1978 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Having first watched this at junior school and making a huge frieze for the hall using the water babies as a theme, this film has always had a special place in my heart. Watch the water babies 1978 full movies online free kisscartoon. I watched this when i was like 10 i think and the water babies cartoon section and the jigsaw have always stayed. Tags basedonbook, ocean, basedonnovel, family, musical, fantasy, animation, adventure, animated, film, movie, movies, films, 2 star. When 12yearold tom jumps into a swirling stream, he is suddenly swept away to a fantastical place filled with music, excitement and colorful characters. Buy the water babies 1978 dvd from amazons movies store. The water babies 1978 stream and watch online moviefone.

Directors lionel jeffries cast includes james mason, billie whitelaw, bernard cribbins, joan greenwood, david tomlinson, tommy pender. May 27, 20 trailer for the 1978 family fantasy adventure the water babies, directed by lionel jeffries, starring james mason and bernard cribbins. Aug 14, 2011 the water babies 1978 part 6 duration. Seeing it on a crystal clear 4k transfer with dolby atmos sound, this is the ultimate way to experience this film. When tom, a 12yearold victorian chimney sweep, is framed for stealing, he makes a run for it and ends up jumping into a violent river. Trailer for the 1978 family fantasy adventure the water babies, directed by lionel jeffries, starring james mason and bernard cribbins. Trailer for the 1978 family fantasy adventure the water. Old testament prince of egypt the entire movie for children in english. The live action sequences are a little better, but not by much. In dickensian london, a 12yearold chimney sweeps apprentice named tom tommy pender has to put up with his boss, grimes james mason, and his heavy. This film, loosly based on the 1862 novel by charles kingsley, directed by lionel jeffries who previously directed 1970s the railway children and costarred in 1968s chitty chitty bang bang is a mixture of liveaction and polishstyled animation. When a 12yearold chimney sweep is wrongfully blamed for being a thief, he makes a run for it, and lands headfirst into a pool of water. The water babies, a 1978 live actionanimated film based on the novel.

Watching it now it is as fresh as it was back then. The water babies is a film directed by lionel jeffries with james mason, bernard cribbins, billie whitelaw, joan greenwood, year. While fleeing to escape punishment, tom and his dog leap into a pool, which proves to be the beginning. Bedste nye film biograf the water babies 1978 full streaming fuld hd 1080p. The land portions of this musical feature liveaction footage, while the water sequence is fully animated. Feb 21, 2019 the water babies 1978 trailer duration. This childrens fantasy tells the story of a 12yearold boy who discovers a complex underwater world where young children are held prisoner by an evil shark and an eel. Nov 23, 2009 in the 1978 film water babies, there is a song that has the words along the lines of ooh li loo li li ooh li loo li li. Jul 11, 2016 the 1978 film adaptation of the water babies.

This is a really wonderful film and a must watch for children and adults alike. The water babies is a 1978 live actionanimated feature film, very loosely based on the book the waterbabies, a fairy tale. Main title from the water babies 1978 screenshot from the water babies 1978 1 from the film. It was animated in poland and the uk, via film polski and cuthbert cartoons.

The water babies 1978 rotten tomatoes tom, a young chimney sweep, is falsely accused of having stolen from the house of a client. Charles kingsley ended his amazing victorian tale of chimneysweep toms underwater odyssey with the. The water babies thornhill park school christmas play. Red sun western charles bronson action film free western movie full. But as is always the case with these things, there are many fans of the movie and any number of people are ready.

The water babies is a 1978 live actionanimated feature film, very loosely based on the classic childrens novel the water babies, a fairy tale for a land baby by charles kingsley when tom, a 12yearold victorian chimney sweep, is framed for stealing, he makes a run. The water babies 1978 film the golden throats wiki fandom powered by wikia. Film notes the water babies 1978 the kim newman web site. The movies opening credits summarizes in illustrations of a story of a little chimney sweep in the year 1850. The water babies is a 1978 live actionanimated feature film directed by lionel jeffries and starring james mason, bernard cribbins, billie whitelaw, joan. Tom, a young chimney sweep, is falsely accused of having stolen from the house of a client. The water babies 1978 kvcd resourcerg movie classic reidy.

To a fresh, modern audience, the abrupt change from one format to the other is somewhat disconcerting, as is the choppy, older animation style. Though many of the main elements are there, the films storyline differs substantially from the book, with a new subplot involving tom saving the waterbabies from imprisonment by a kingdom of sharks. The water babies 1978 dvdrip xvid resourcerg movie classic reidy. I loved this story so much when i was a very young boy, that when the movie came. To order this film you need to be logged in as a club leader. Tom wisely chooses the water babies freedom, winning his own return in the process.

With an amazing score and stellar visuals, this film will always remain a classic. The water babies, a 2003 musical based on the novel by jason carr and gary yershon, directed by. The water babies is a 1978 film starring james mason, billie whitelaw, bernard cribbins. The water babies 1978, directed by lionel jeffries film. Rent the water babies 1978 film for free as part of our trial offer. Animation silly symphony water babies disney movies movies for kids animation movi6 duration. To start this download, you need a free bittorrent client like qbittorrent. Odd british 70s animationliveaction with drunk adults.

Poland watership down, animated film directed by martin rosen, with the voices of john hurt and richard briers u. The waterbabies, a fairy tale for a land baby wikipedia. For the stage musical, see the water babies musical. The water babies 1978 film the golden throats wiki.

Lionel jeffries directed water babies, a childrens fantasy based on the story by charles kingsley that incorporates liveaction and animation in the tradition of the incredible mr. Available on dvd from a starstudded, whos who of british cinema features in this delightful tale of a young. Check member ratings, watch trailer of the water babies movie. The water babies 1978 grimes james mason, an amoral chimney sweep, occasionally likes to steal valuables from his clients. The water babies 1978 article 2226 by dave sindelar viewing date. Released 1978, the water babies stars james mason, billie whitelaw, tommy pender, bernard cribbins the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 32 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. British family films in my recent opinion appear to be more whimsical than here in america where i live or at least thats how they were back in. The water babies is a film programme that first aired in 1978 and has been classified a u certificate. The water babies 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Water babies, a 1935 animated short film in the silly symphonies series. The live action sequences are a little better, but. This ones based on the forgottenabout charles kingsley novel and feels very dickensian at the outset, with a young chimney sweep accused of theft and forced to go on the run. Frolicking with the fish, singing with the squid and cavorting with. Some of the worst animation in a major film from this era.

One day, on the verge of being caught, he frames his young apprentice. File type create time file size seeders leechers updated. An 1850 chimney sweep evades his pursuers by jumping into a pool, where he becomes involved in a underwater adventure. But while kingsley had a scientific sensibility, what he construed from nature was rather different from darwin. In his new life, he meets all sorts of aquatic creatures, including an engaging old lobster, other water babies, and at last reaches st brandens isle where he encounters the fierce mrs bedonebyeasyoudid and the motherly mrs doasyouwouldbedoneby.

Grimes bernard cribbins as masterman billie whitelaw as mrs. The water babies 1978 dvdrip xvid resourcerg movie classic. The musical screen version of the water babies, charles kingsleys childrens novel, tells the story of innocenceversusevil more or less straight. I saw this movie way back in the mid eighties on hbo every time it came on. The water babies is one part dickensian trial and tribulation, and another part strange aquaticthemed animation that could have only come out of the 1970s. Aug 14, 2011 bernard cribbins narrates the water babies soundtrack album 1978 duration. The water babies 1978 full streaming film jobindex. The water babies is a live actionanimated film based on charles kingsleys novel of the same name. There he encounters a wondrous civilization of underwater. The water babies, water babies, or water baby may refer to. Trippwoman in blackwater babies gate keeper joan greenwood as lady harriet david tomlinson as sir john tommy pender as tom samantha gates as elly paul luty as sladd. While fleeing to escape punishment, tom and his dog leap into a. In dickensian london, a 12yearold chimney sweeps apprentice named tom tommy pender has to put up with his boss, grimes james mason, and his heavy drinking. The book was adapted into an animated film the water babies in 1978 starring james mason, bernard cribbins and billie whitelaw.