The Incredible Mr. Limpet

Release date: 1964-03-28
Votes: 90
Genres: Animation, Family, Comedy, War
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.
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