Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueA meek book keeper with an obsession for fish has his world turned upside down, when he is transformed into one, himself and helps the American Convoy save the country, during the war in the... Tout lireA meek book keeper with an obsession for fish has his world turned upside down, when he is transformed into one, himself and helps the American Convoy save the country, during the war in the 1940's.A meek book keeper with an obsession for fish has his world turned upside down, when he is transformed into one, himself and helps the American Convoy save the country, during the war in the 1940's.
- Récompenses
- 1 victoire au total
- Nazi Admiral
- (as Oscar Beregi)
- Ladyfish
- (voix)
- Crusty
- (voix)
- Lieutenant
- (non crédité)
- Officer at Fleet Admiral's Meeting
- (non crédité)
- Short Fisherman
- (non crédité)
- Nazi Officer
- (non crédité)
- Sonar Man
- (non crédité)
- Giggling Girl
- (non crédité)
- Sailor
- (non crédité)
- Passerby
- (non crédité)
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Well almost fifty years later I can admit I was wrong. The Incredible Mr. Limpet which seems to have a dopey premise is a really charming mixed live action animation story which Don Knotts is perfectly cast in. And what's wrong with a film where a man achieves his life ambition, in this case to be a member of the piscatorial community.
Don Knotts plays Henry Limpet, a shy bookish sort that years before Danny Kaye would have played who has all kinds of ailments including bad vision that keep him out of World War II, at least as a human. One day out at Coney Island, Knotts falls off the pier and drowns. Drowns as a human, but through an unseen power returns as a most unusual Mr. Ed kind of fish.
Knotts keeps his nearsightedness and the glasses he wore as a human as well, but he's developed a kind of sonic blast that keeps predators like sharks away. It all proves most useful to the US Navy because even though Don Knotts is a fish, he's patriotic American fish.
Carole Cook plays his frustrated wife and Jack Weston, Knott's best friend and man ready to catch Cook on the rebound as Knotts seems more interested life under the sea than the motion of the ocean with Cook.
Despite these sly adult innuendos, The Incredible Mr. Limpet is a nice family film that holds up well after half a century. And Knotts finds true love in the ocean and by now there are untold thousands of Limpet fish in our sea world.
At least I hope so.
However, they weren't impressed with Mrs Limpet (the human). They thought she was too mean spirited for poor Henry. Early in the movie my daughter said she didn't blame Henry for wishing to be a fish. Anyone would with a wife like that!
As most good films have a good versus evil slant in the plot, this film also does in a sense. I don't mean the obvious Democracy vs Nazi fight, but the good, kind Henry vs the sneering, lecherous Stickle. As children's movies should be, it is toned down, but you still get an immediate sense of sympathy for Henry while secretly wishing Stickle would get his head stuck in a "torpedee" tube! All in all, a terrific film and one of my favourites!
I've been trying to figure out for years if I actually saw this film as a kid in the 70's and didn't just dream it up. Absolutely no- one knew what I was talking about, including my Mother, and I just put it down to an amazingly vivid dream.
Then yesterday I visited my old house, where I saw the film, and tonight I'm looking randomly at an old comic site and up pops this image- I was stunned! But delighted.
Like the first reviewer this really stuck in my head for some reason, I guess it must be some tribute to a film to stick in the mind for decades after a single viewing. Something about it seemed very emotional even to a 5 year old.
So grab a copy for your kid and create some long term memories- me, I'm off to Amazon to buy a little piece of my childhood.
From start to finish, the message of this movie, the music, and the superb comedy of Don Knotts makes this such a treat to watch.
The innovative use of live action and animation still holds up great today.
I just found out that Don Knotts passed away last night. I will forever miss him, and always remember him for his wonderful portrayal as Henry Limpet.
Go get this movie on DVD, you will not be disappointed.
Rest in Peace Don Knotts.
Larry Lee Moniz
Using both live action and animation, this film combines the real word with the fantastic world of imagination, especially as represented by the inner thoughts of Henry Limpet, an unassuming man who yearns for a better life. It is reported that many actors were considered for the role of Mr. Limpet, but it is doubtful any of them could better represent this character than Don Knotts.
Accompanied by some enjoyable tunes by Sammy Fain and Harold Adamson, this story of a man who magically fulfills his dreams is as unpretentious as Don Knotts himself. The story takes place during WWII. Its patriotic aspects are underplayed and only exist to serve the greater story of Limpet's quest for happiness.
The animated story exists side by side with the live action. Great voice characterizations by Paul Frees (Crusty) and Elizabeth McRae (Ladyfish) add humor and even a little romance. On the live action side, Jack Weston ("Dirty Dancing") plays George Stickel, the unctuous "friend" who is always ready to take advantage of any situation.
Mr. Limpet is a gentle soul and a suitable protagonist for any age.
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesA limpet is a type of sea snail. A Limpet Mine is an explosive with a magnet so it can be attached to a metal ship. Since the mine sticks to the boat like a snail would, they are called limpet mines and usually attached by undersea divers or commandos .
- GaffesThe Nazi Admiral and naval staff are all wearing US Navy uniforms (complete with rank strips and stars signifying their status as US officers of the line) but with swastikas on their caps and Maltese crosses in place of neckties.
- Citations
Henry Limpet: What if I told you I was once a human being?
Ladyfish: I don't care how terrible your past was, Limpet.
- Crédits fousOur thanks to the Department of Defense, and especially the U.S. Navy, without whose authorization this heretofore carefully guarded "military secret" could not have been told.
- ConnexionsReferenced in The Andy Griffith Show: Opie the Birdman (1963)
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Détails
- Durée1 heure 39 minutes
- Rapport de forme
- 1.85 : 1