The Incredible Mr Limpet
Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Warner Bros.  (1963) 99 mins G

6.0 (1,296 votes)
"Fun Family Movie!" -The Entertainment Weekly Guide To The Greatest Movies Ever Made

Mild-mannered Henry Limpet (Don Knotts) longs to serve his country during World War II, but he can't pass the Navy's admissions physical. Classified as "4-F" -- too small and too weak to be a soldier - Henry takes a trip to Coney Island where a magical wish changes Henry Limpet from a little fish in a big pond into...well, a fish! With a fin up on the enemy, Henry uses his new aquatic abilities to lead the Navy into battle as their ultimate secret weapon!

Mixing live-action storytelling with Warner Brothers timeless animation, this action-packed film has been digitally remastered for a viewing experience so crisp you can smell the sea air! Join Henry as he goes from sink to swim in the victory story that celebrates the hero in all of us!...

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Cast and Crew
Don Knotts  ......  Henry Limpet
Carole Cook  ......  Bessie Limpet
Jack Weston  ......  George Stickel
Andrew Duggan  ......  Harlock
Larry Keating  ......  Adm. P.P. Spewter
Oscar Beregi Jr.  ......  Nazi admiral
Director  .....  Arthur Lubin
Producer  .....  John C. Rose
Writer  .....  Jameson Brewer; John C. Rose; Joe DiMona
Notes
Filming Locations:
Weeki Wachee, Florida, USA

Trivia:
The premiere was shown in a huge underwater theater at Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida. (more)

Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: As the German U-boats are intercepting the US convoy, the lead U-boat's propellers are not spinning. (more)

Quotes:
Henry Limpet: Do you suppose that we could just be more or less friends?
Ladyfish: Friends? But wouldn't that be more or less nothing, Limpet?
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