Don't Drink the Water
“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.
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Don't Drink the Water (1969) - Opening Credits
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-05
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- Woody Allen, R.S. Allen, Harvey Bullock
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Don't Drink the Water
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Morris
Woody Allen, R.S. Allen, Harvey Bullock
Patrick Williams
Harvey Genkins
Ralph Rosenblum
Joseph E. Levine, Charles H. Joffe
Department Leadership Roster
Harvey Genkins
Director of Photography
Woody Allen
Screenplay
R.S. Allen
Screenplay
Howard Morris
Director
Harvey Bullock
Screenplay
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Charles H. Joffe
Producer
Ralph Rosenblum
Editor
Gene Coffin
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Drink the Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don't Drink the Water about?
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.
Who directed Don't Drink the Water?
Don't Drink the Water was directed by Howard Morris.
Who stars in Don't Drink the Water?
The principal cast of Don't Drink the Water includes Jackie Gleason, Estelle Parsons, Ted Bessell, Howard St. John, Joan Delaney.
When was Don't Drink the Water released and how long is it?
Don't Drink the Water was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Drink the Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Drink the Water was composed by Patrick Williams.