Un pez con gafas

Título original: The Incredible Mr. Limpet

1964
G
1h 39min

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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 Nazi 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.

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Animation Comedy Family Fantasy War

Henry Limpet tiene pocas pasiones en la vida, entre ellas, unirse a la Marina, pero ha sido calificado como 4F.Henry Limpet tiene pocas pasiones en la vida, entre ellas, unirse a la Marina, pero ha sido calificado como 4F.Henry Limpet tiene pocas pasiones en la vida, entre ellas, unirse a la Marina, pero ha sido calificado como 4F.

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Nazi Admiral
(as Oscar Beregi)

Charles Meredith

Fleet Admiral

Elizabeth MacRae

Ladyfish
(voz)

Paul Frees

Crusty
(voz)

Peter Adams

Lieutenant
(sin acreditar)

Leon Alton

Officer at Fleet Admiral's Meeting
(sin acreditar)

Phil Arnold

Short Fisherman
(sin acreditar)

George Bruggeman

Nazi Officer
(sin acreditar)

Paul Busch

Sonar Man
(sin acreditar)

Al Checco

Sailor
(sin acreditar)

Cordy Clark

Giggling Girl
(sin acreditar)

Roydon Clark

Sailor
(sin acreditar)

Sayre Dearing

Passerby
(sin acreditar)
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Curiosidades
A 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 .

Pifias
The 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.

Citas
Henry Limpet: What if I told you I was once a human being?
Ladyfish: I don't care how terrible your past was, Limpet.

Créditos adicionales
Our 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.

Conexiones
Referenced in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: Gomer and the Dragon Lady (1964)

Banda sonora
The Mr. Limpet March (Super Doodle Dandy)
Music by Sammy Fain
Lyrics by Harold Adamson

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7/10

Still Enjoying After 55 Years

This is a charming film for children or adults. I saw it on its first release when I was twelve. Rewatching it now, I still enjoy its positive message and unique presentation.

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.