
Operation Petticoat(1959)
A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.


“GLUB! The face that launched a thousand torpedoes!”
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.

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)
The Incredible Mr. Limpet is a animation, family, comedy, war film released in 1964 exploring themes of fish, navy, submarine, world war ii, animated scene, live action and animation. Directed by Arthur Lubin, it stars Don Knotts, Carole Cook, Jack Weston. 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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