The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964) Fantasy Comedy Family Animation War
The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.25/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.0/10
The Incredible Mr. Limpet Plot Synopsis:
Meek and mild mannered bookkeeper Henry Limpet has few passions in life. It's mid-1941 and he would love to join the Navy but has been rated 4F. His friend George Stickle is in the Navy and lays it on pretty thick. If Henry could have one thing it would be to become a fish. While on a visit to Coney Island, Henry falls into the water and miraculously gets his wish. Now a fish, he makes friends, Ladyfish and Crusty the hermit crab and loves his new life. He also uses his abilities to help the US Navy locate and sink N*zi U-Boats, forcing the Germans to create a new weapon to deal with the Allies secret weapon. When years later the Navy finds intelligent activity among dolphins, they may also know who is teaching them.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Meek and mild mannered bookkeeper Henry Limpet has few passions in life. It"s mid-1941 and he would love to join the Navy but has been rated 4F...
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The Incredible Mr. Limpet Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1964 (more 1964 movies)
Production Co.: Warner Bros. Pictures
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Incredible Mr. Limpet Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 28, 1964, DVD: Oct 01, 2002
Writers: Jameson Brewer, John C. Rose, Joe DiMona
Producers: John C. Rose
Musicians: Frank Perkins
Cinematographers: Harold E. Stine
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The Incredible Mr. Limpet Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Don Knotts | ... | Henry Limpet |
| Carole Cook | ... | Bessie Limpet |
| Jack Weston | ... | George Stickel |
| Andrew Duggan | ... | Harlock |
| Larry Keating | ... | Admiral P.P. Spewter |
| Oscar Beregi Jr. | ... | Nazi Admiral (as Oscar Beregi) |
| Charles Meredith | ... | Fleet Admiral |
| Elizabeth MacRae | ... | Ladyfish (voice) |
| Paul Frees | ... | Crusty (voice) |
| Peter Adams | ... | Lieutenant (uncredited) |
| Leon Alton | ... | Officer at Fleet Admiral''s Meeting (uncredited) |
| Phil Arnold | ... | Short Fisherman (uncredited) |
| George Bruggeman | ... | Nazi Officer (uncredited) |
| Paul Busch | ... | Sonar Man (uncredited) |
| Al Checco | ... | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Cordy Clark | ... | Giggling Girl (uncredited) |
| Roydon Clark | ... | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Sayre Dearing | ... | Passerby / Naval Officer at Meeting (uncredited) |
| George DeNormand | ... | Nazi Officer (uncredited) |
| Dan Dowling | ... | Naval Officer at Meeting (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Don Knotts, as Henry Limpet, passed away at age 81 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Mr. Don Knotts - Carole Cook – Bessie Limpet
- Jack Weston, as George Stickel, passed away at age 71 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Jack Western - Andrew Duggan, as Harlock, passed away at age 64 in Westwood, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Andy Duggan - Larry Keating – Admiral P.P. Spewter
- Oscar Beregi Jr., as N*zi Admiral (as Oscar Beregi), passed away at age 58 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Oscar Beregei | Charles Beregi | Oscar Beregi | Oscar Bergi - Charles Meredith, as Fleet Admiral, passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Charles H. Meredith | Chas. Meredith - Elizabeth MacRae – Ladyfish (voice)
- Paul Frees, as Crusty (voice), passed away at age 66 in Tiburon, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Paul H. Frees | Buddy Green - Peter Adams, as Lieutenant (uncredited), passed away at age 69 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Pete Adams - Leon Alton, as Officer at Fleet Admiral''s Meeting (uncredited), passed away at age 88 in North Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo - Phil Arnold, as Short Fisherman (uncredited), passed away at age 58 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Philip Arnold | Phyl Arnold - George Bruggeman, as N*zi Officer (uncredited), passed away at age 62 in North Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Georges Bruggeman - Paul Busch, as Sonar Man (uncredited), passed away at age 67 in North Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo - Al Checco, as Sailor (uncredited), passed away at age 93 in Studio City, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Al Checo
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