Don't Drink the Water (1969)
Don't Drink the Water (1969), directed by Howard Morris, starring Jackie Gleason and Estelle Parsons.
They're caught in a security leak!
Synopsis
The Hollander family's European vacation is interrupted when their plane is forced to land in Vulgaria. The Hollanders leave the plane to take pictures which results in accusations of spying. Chased by Vulgarian soldiers, they take refuge in the American Embassy under the protection of the absent ambassador's hapless son.
- Harvey GenkinsCinematography
- Howard MorrisDirector
- Ralph RosenblumEditing
- Charles H. JoffeProducer
Trivia
- It premiered on November 11, 1969, a Tuesday.
- It runs 1h40 — a typical feature length.
Production
- StudiosAVCO Embassy Pictures
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Jackie Gleason
Walter Hollander -
Estelle Parsons
Marion Hollander -
Ted Bessell
Axel Magee -
Howard St. John
Ambassador Magee -
Joan Delaney
Susan Hollander -
Michael Constantine
Krojack - Danny Meehan Kilroy
-
Richard Libertini
Father Drobney -
Pierre Olaf
Chef -
Avery Schreiber
Sultan - Mark Gordon Mirik
-
Phil Leeds
Sam Blackwell -
Howard Morris
Pilot (uncredited) - Rene Constantineau Organ Grinder (uncredited)
- Martin Danzig Mishkin (uncredited)
- Naomi Fink Countess (uncredited)
- Joan Murphy Airline Clerk (uncredited)
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Tags
Crew
- Harvey Genkins Cinematography
- Howard Morris Director
- Ralph Rosenblum Editing
- Charles H. Joffe Producer
- Patrick Williams Original music
- Harvey Bullock Screenplay
- R.S. Allen Screenplay
- Woody Allen Screenplay
Questions about this film
What is Don't Drink the Water about?
Don't Drink the Water: The Hollander family's European vacation is interrupted when their plane is forced to land in Vulgaria. The Hollanders leave the plane to take pictures which results in accusations of spying. Chased by Vulgarian soldiers, they take refuge in the American Embassy under the protection of the absent ambassador's hapless …
Who directed Don't Drink the Water?
Don't Drink the Water was directed by Howard Morris in 1969.
Who stars in Don't Drink the Water?
The cast of Don't Drink the Water includes Jackie Gleason, Estelle Parsons, Ted Bessell, Howard St. John and Joan Delaney.
How long is Don't Drink the Water?
Don't Drink the Water runs for 100 minutes, or 1h40.
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