The Incredible Mr. Limpet(1964)
“GLUB! The face that launched a thousand torpedoes!”
Overview
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.
Director
Arthur Lubin
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Don Knotts
as Henry Limpet
Carole Cook
as Bessie Limpet
Jack Weston
as George Stickel
Andrew Duggan
as Harlock
Larry Keating
as Admiral P.P. Spewter
Oscar Beregi Jr.
as Nazi Admiral (as Oscar Beregi)
Charles Meredith
as Fleet Admiral
Elizabeth MacRae
as Ladyfish (voice)
Paul Frees
as Crusty (voice)
Wesley Gale
as Man Staring Into Window (uncredited)
Leon Alton
as Officer at Fleet Admiral's Meeting (uncredited)
Phil Arnold
as Short Fisherman (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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What is The Incredible Mr. Limpet about?▼
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.
Who directed The Incredible Mr. Limpet?▼
The Incredible Mr. Limpet was directed by Arthur Lubin and released in 1964. It is a animation, family, comedy, war, fantasy film.
How long is The Incredible Mr. Limpet?▼
The Incredible Mr. Limpet has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in The Incredible Mr. Limpet?▼
The cast of The Incredible Mr. Limpet includes Don Knotts as Henry Limpet, Carole Cook as Bessie Limpet, Jack Weston as George Stickel, Andrew Duggan as Harlock, Larry Keating as Admiral P.P. Spewter and more.
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