Water
Synopsis
The British governor of a tiny island nation in the Caribbean Commonwealth finds his idyllic existence thrown into chaos when an American drilling company finds a huge source of natural mineral water there.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Water - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-04
Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Governor Baxter Thwaites
Valerie Perrine
Pamela Weintraub
Brenda Vaccaro
Dolores Thwaites
Leonard Rossiter
Sir Malcolm Leveridge
Billy Connolly
Delgado Fitzhugh
Dennis Dugan
Rob
Fulton Mackay
Eric
Oscar James
Miguel
Chris Tummings
Garfield
Eric Clapton
Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
Ray Cooper
Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
George Harrison
Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
Jon Lord
Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
Mike Moran
Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
Chris Stanton
Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
Ringo Starr
Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
Maureen Lipman
Prime Minister
Alfred Molina
Pierre
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Clement
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Persky, Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement
- Original Score
- Mike Moran
- Original Title
- Water
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Handmade Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Clement
Bill Persky, Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement
Mike Moran
Bob Smith, Douglas Slocombe
John Victor-Smith
Denis O'Brien, Ian La Frenais, George Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Clement
Director
Norman Garwood
Production Design
Mike Moran
Original Music Composer
Bill Persky
Writer
James Acheson
Costume Design
Ian La Frenais
Producer
Ian La Frenais
Writer
Dick Clement
Writer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Water about?
The British governor of a tiny island nation in the Caribbean Commonwealth finds his idyllic existence thrown into chaos when an American drilling company finds a huge source of natural mineral water there.
Who directed Water?
Water was directed by Dick Clement.
Who stars in Water?
The principal cast of Water includes Michael Caine, Valerie Perrine, Brenda Vaccaro, Leonard Rossiter, Billy Connolly.
When was Water released and how long is it?
Water was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Water was composed by Mike Moran.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Water?
Water holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).