Don't Go Near the Water
“THE LAUGH OF YOUR LIFE-TIME!”
Synopsis
Madison Avenue-trained Navy men handle public relations on a South Pacific island during World War II.
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DON'T GO NEAR THE WATER (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-10
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
Lt. J.G. Max Siegel
Gia Scala
Melora Alba
Earl Holliman
Adam Garrett
Anne Francis
Lt. Alice Tomlen
Keenan Wynn
Gordon Ripwell
Fred Clark
Lt. Cmdr. Clinton T. Nash
Eva Gabor
Deborah Aldrich
Russ Tamblyn
Ens. Tyson
Jeff Richards
Lt. Ross Pendleton
Mickey Shaughnessy
Farragut Jones
Howard Smith
Admiral Junius Boatwright
Romney Brent
Mr. Alba - Melora's Father
Mary Wickes
Janie
Jack Straw
Lt. Cmdr. Gladstone
Robert Nichols
Lt. Cmdr. Hereford
John Alderson
Lt. Cmdr. Diplock
Jack Albertson
Rep. George Jansen
Charles Watts
Rep. Arthur Smithfield
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Walters
- Screenplay & Story
- William Brinkley, Dorothy Kingsley, George Wells
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- Don't Go Near the Water
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Avon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Walters
William Brinkley, Dorothy Kingsley, George Wells
Bronislau Kaper
Adrienne Fazan
Lawrence Weingarten
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Walters
Director
Dorothy Kingsley
Writer
George Wells
Writer
Lawrence Weingarten
Producer
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Helen Rose
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Go Near the Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don't Go Near the Water about?
Madison Avenue-trained Navy men handle public relations on a South Pacific island during World War II.
Who directed Don't Go Near the Water?
Don't Go Near the Water was directed by Charles Walters.
Who stars in Don't Go Near the Water?
The principal cast of Don't Go Near the Water includes Glenn Ford, Gia Scala, Earl Holliman, Anne Francis, Keenan Wynn.
When was Don't Go Near the Water released and how long is it?
Don't Go Near the Water was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Go Near the Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Go Near the Water was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
Is Don't Go Near the Water based on a book or true story?
Don't Go Near the Water is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Brinkley".