The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964): Cast & Plot
The Incredible Mr. Limpet is a 1964 animated comedy directed by Arthur Lubin, starring Don Knotts as Henry Limpet, Carole Cook and Jack Weston. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Incredible Mr. Limpet About?
The premise of The Incredible Mr. Limpet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mild‑mannered Henry Limpet dreams of escaping his ordinary life, and a magical wish turns him into a talking flounder. Using his new aquatic form, he provides the U.S. Navy with vital intelligence on German U‑boat movements, playing a key role in the World War II anti‑submarine effort.
The Incredible Mr. Limpet Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- character name as title
- henry limpet character
- four word title
- psychotronic film
- live action and animation
- visual impairment
- year 1941
- 1940s
- underwater scene
- pentagon
- new york city
- 2d animation
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- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
- live action animation
- new york
- new york state
- united states of america
- south dakota
- bookkeeper
- drown
- navy
- fish
- u.s. navy
- u boat
- secret weapon
- nazi
- german
- world war two
- u.s. sailor
- transformation
- told in flashback
- time magazine
- swimming
- swastika
- sunken ship
- song
- sonar
- ship
- searchlight
- salute
- presumed dead
- porpoise
- photograph
- periscope
- oscillator
- nearsightedness
- naval commission
- monocle
- marriage
The Incredible Mr. Limpet Cast & Characters
Don Knotts leads the cast as Henry Limpet, with Carole Cook as Bessie Limpet and Jack Weston as George Stickel. Directed by Arthur Lubin; 47 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arthur Lubin
- Don Knotts as Henry Limpet
- Carole Cook as Bessie Limpet
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Jack Weston as George Stickel - Charles Meredith as Fleet Admiral
Also Starring in The Incredible Mr. Limpet
· 43 more- Larry Keating Admiral P.P. Spewter
- Andrew Duggan Harlock
- Oscar Beregi Jr. Nazi Admiral (as Oscar Beregi)
- Paul Frees Crusty (voice)
- Elizabeth MacRae Ladyfish (voice)
- Sam Harris Officer at Fleet Admiral's Briefing (uncredited)
- Harold Miller Officer at Fleet Admiral's Briefing (uncredited)
- Mike Lally Naval Officer at Meeting (uncredited)
- Sayre Dearing Passerby/Naval Officer at Meeting (uncredited)
- George DeNormand Nazi Officer (uncredited)
- Feridun Çölgeçen Scientist (uncredited)
- Leon Alton Officer at Fleet Admiral's Meeting (uncredited)
- George Bruggeman Nazi Officer (uncredited)
- Charles Morton Boat Captain (uncredited)
- Scott Seaton Old Man in Shipping Office (uncredited)
- Jack Shea Sailor (uncredited)
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- Joseph La Cava Officer at Fleet Admiral's Briefing (uncredited)
- George Holmes Scientist (uncredited)
- Phil Arnold Short Fisherman (uncredited)
- George Golden Naval Officer at Fleet Admiral Meeting (uncredited)
- Waclaw Rekwart Passerby (uncredited)
- Dan Dowling Naval Officer at Meeting (uncredited)
- Fred Fisher Officer at Fleet Admiral's Meeting (uncredited)
- Peter Adams Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Louie Elias Sailor (uncredited)
- Roydon Clark Sailor (uncredited)
- Wesley Gale Man Staring Into Window (uncredited)
- Al Checco Sailor (uncredited)
- Paul Busch Sonar Man (uncredited)
- Jack Pepper Sport Fishmern (uncredited)
- Logan Field Lieutenant (uncredited)
- John Truax Policeman (uncredited)
- Cordy Clark Giggling Girl (uncredited)
- Harold Dyrenforth U-Boat Captain (uncredited)
- Walter Friedel Nazi Officer (uncredited)
- Henry Norell Sailor (uncredited)
- Lisabeth Field Miss Barnes (uncredited)
- Marv Goux Nazi Officer (uncredited)
- John Hale Sailor (uncredited)
- Montie Plyler Helmsman (uncredited)
- Felix Reinsch Submarine Captain (uncredited)
- Heinz Sadler Sonar Man (uncredited)
- Edward Wermel Scientist (uncredited)
The Incredible Mr. Limpet Plot Summary
What happens in The Incredible Mr. Limpet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1963, the sea smells of old orders and new worries as naval officers confront a curious question: are the porpoises in the ocean learning from a former secret asset, Henry Limpet Don Knotts? The scene centers on George Stickel Jack Weston and Admiral Harlock Andrew Duggan, who wonder whether Limpet’s unlikely past as a living reef of wartime memory could be guiding the intelligent creatures. The film then shifts into a vivid flashback to September 1941, just before the attack on Pearl Harbor, where Limpet—a shy, earnest bookkeeper who adores fish and yearns to become one of them—meets his fate in an extraordinary way.
Full summary
The whole story of The Incredible Mr. Limpet, scene by scene
The Incredible Mr. Limpet Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Incredible Mr. Limpet.
How Well Do You Know The Incredible Mr. Limpet?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Incredible Mr. Limpet Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “The Incredible Mr Limpet” and “The Incredible Mister Limpet”.
- Also known as
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- The Incredible Mr Limpet
- The Incredible Mister Limpet
- מר לימפט המדהים
- L'ammiraglio è uno strano pesce
- El increíble Sr. Limpet (Un pez con gafas)
- El increíble señor Limpet
- 奇妙英雄
- L’increïble Sr. Limpet
- O Incrível Sr. Limpet
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The Incredible Mr. Limpet FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Incredible Mr. Limpet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Incredible Mr. Limpet?
The Incredible Mr. Limpet runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Incredible Mr. Limpet released?
The Incredible Mr. Limpet was released on January 17, 1964.
Who directed The Incredible Mr. Limpet?
The Incredible Mr. Limpet was directed by Arthur Lubin.
More films by Arthur Lubin Who is in the cast of The Incredible Mr. Limpet?
The Incredible Mr. Limpet stars Don Knotts as Henry Limpet, Carole Cook as Bessie Limpet and Jack Weston as George Stickel, among 47 credited actors.
Does The Incredible Mr. Limpet have a post-credit scene?
No. The Incredible Mr. Limpet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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