In this 1963 comedy, Henry Limpet, a bookkeeper with a passion for the Navy, is rejected due to his physical limitations. After a freak accident at Coney Island, he's transformed into a fish and embarks on a new life under the sea, befriending Ladyfish and Crusty. As a fish, Henry uses his newfound abilities to aid the US Navy in hunting down and sinking Nazi U-Boats, forcing the Germans to develop a countermeasure. Years later, the Navy discovers intelligent dolphin activity, leading them to suspect Henry's involvement in teaching them.
The Incredible Mr. Limpet
The story follows a bookkeeper who dreams of serving in the Navy, but his physical limitations make it impossible, leading him to search for an alternative way to fulfill his sense of duty and purpose.
