The Incredible Mr. Limpet

Nan
1h 39m
1964
6.168 /10 (92)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : Deutsch, Galego, English
Released Date: 1964-03-28

Top Billed Cast

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)

Wesley Gale

Man Staring Into Window (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)

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