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The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964)

GLUB! The face that launched a thousand torpedoes!

  • Animation
  • Family
  • Comedy
  • War
  • Fantasy

Milquetoast Henry Limpet experiences his fondest wish and is transformed into a fish. As a talking fish he assists the US Navy in hunting German submarines during World War II.

Rating
6.2 / 10 (99 votes)
Release date
March 28, 1964
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Director
Arthur Lubin
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Don KnottsHenry Limpet
  • Carole CookBessie Limpet
  • Jack WestonGeorge Stickel
  • Andrew DugganHarlock
  • Larry KeatingAdmiral P.P. Spewter
  • Oscar Beregi Jr.Nazi Admiral (as Oscar Beregi)
  • Charles MeredithFleet Admiral
  • Elizabeth MacRaeLadyfish (voice)
  • Paul FreesCrusty (voice)
  • Wesley GaleMan Staring Into Window (uncredited)
  • Leon AltonOfficer at Fleet Admiral's Meeting (uncredited)
  • Phil ArnoldShort Fisherman (uncredited)

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