Adapted from woody allens 1966 broadway play and directed by howard morris both men worked in the 1950s on sid caesars tv show, dont drink the water is the story of an american family who are accused of spying when they leave their plane to take pictures, after its hijacked and forced to land in mythical vulgaria. Chased by vulgarian soldiers, they take refuge in the american. Chased by vulgarian soldiers, they take refuge in the american embassy under the protection of the absent. Dont drink the water 1969 directed by howard morris.
Marshall brickman was listed among the screenwriters at that time. Don t drink the water just seemed flat in 1969, when tv star jackie gleason could carry a joke just by mugging. The script adds a reel of new material showing the hollanders vacation preparations, all intercut with annoying animated titles. The farce takes place inside an american embassy behind the iron curtain. Don t drink the water 1969 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. An american tourist, a caterer by trade, and his wife and daughter rush. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. We sell only original, licensed content from authorized record labels and movie studios. Don t drink the water is a film directed by howard morris with jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell, joan delaney, year.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The hollanders leave the plane to take pictures which results in accusations of spying. Had to watch it because a friend is doing the play. Dont drink the water 1969 starring jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell in short, dont drink the water is a cold war comedy based on a play by woody allen, starring jackie gleason as a new jersey caterer who, along with his wife estelle parsons and daughter joan delaney who have their european vacation interrupted when. This is the second filmed version of the play, after a 1969 theatrical version starring jackie gleason left allen dissatisfied. Dont drink the water 1969 trailers and clips moviefone. The poster is in excellent condition just minor edge wear. Johndanny meehanrichard libertinipierre olafavery schreibermark gordonphil leeds uncredited. Dont drink the water 1969 directed by howard morris genres comedy subgenres political satire release date nov 11, 1969 usa run time 98 min. Dont drink the water is a 1994 american madefortelevision comedy film written and directed by woody allen, based on a play that premiered on broadway in 1966. Adapted from woody allens 1966 broadway play and directed by howard morris both men worked in the 1950s on sid caesars tv show, don t drink the water is the story of an american family who are accused of spying when they leave their plane to take pictures, after its hijacked and forced to land in mythical vulgaria. See the full list of dont drink the water cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The hollanders leave the plane to take pictures which results.
With jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell, joan delaney. Don t drink the water is a 1969 american comedy film starring jackie gleason and estelle parsons. Dont drink the water teammovies shop amazon movies. Based on the play by woody allen, this film follows the events that befall caterer walter hollander and his family when their peaceful. Feb 05, 2017 though based on a play by woody allen, there little going for this tired comedy, save for a few good lines and some amusing scenery chewing by jackie gleason. Dont drink the water opened at the morosco theater on november 17, 1966 and ran for 598 performances. Dont drink the water, a film adaptation of the play starring jackie gleason. Oct 26, 2012 only the mind of woody allen could cook up a new jersey caterer whose vacation to europe turns into an international espionage incident in this hilarious sendup of the cold war. Don t drink the water 1969 the hollander familys european vacation is interrupted when their plane is forced to land in vulgaria.
Apr 28, 2020 adapted from woody allens 1966 broadway play and directed by howard morris both men worked in the 1950s on sid caesars tv show, don t drink the water is the story of an american family who are accused of spying when they leave their plane to take pictures, after its hijacked and forced to land in mythical vulgaria. This is the second filmed version of the play, after a 1969 theatrical version starring jackie gleason left allen dissatisfied the story revolves around a family of american tourists played by allen, julie kavner, and mayim bialik. Only the mind of woody allen could cook up a new jersey caterer whose vacation to europe turns into an international espionage incident in this hilarious sendup. Dont drink the water is taken from a play by woody allen. Don t drink the water is a play written by woody allen that premiered on broadway in 1966. The 5 feb 1969 dv announced howard morris as director of the film version of woody allens satirical stage play, dont drink the water. Don t drink the water is taken from a play by woody allen. Principal photography began 10 mar 1969, according to a 14 mar 1969 dv production. Comedy political satire satire release info january 1, 1969 color 100 minutes see more films from 1969 see. I supplied numerous pictures so you can be the final judge.
Howard morris jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell 100 min comedy escape from socialism, abuse of power. Its also not a new script its a woody allen play from 1966 newly adapted for the small screen. Dont drink the water, a television movie by allen, adapted from his play. Read the dont drink the water movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Cast and crew credits for dont drink the water, 1969, directed by howard morris, with jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell, at turner classic movies.
Though based on a play by woody allen, there little going for this tired comedy, save for a few good lines and some amusing scenery chewing by jackie gleason. At the time, allen was kicking around london, waiting to shoot a small part in casino royale 1967, a spoof of the bond films that allen helped script. The supporting cast includes ted bessell and joan delaney in 1994, allen remade the story as the television film dont drink the water, with himself as walter hollander. Dont drink the water is a film directed by howard morris with jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell, joan delaney, year.
It is directed by howard morris and based upon a 1966 play don t drink the water by woody allen. Magnets were used hold poster in place to picture and do not effect the condition of the poster. Written and set in the sixties, the play bases itself around the cold war. Rodney dangerfield has jackie gleason bursting out in laughter 1970 duration. The 1969 film comedy, don t drink the water, was based on woody allens play written in 1966.
Basically its a jackie gleeson movie, you have the honor of watching him mug in front of the camera doing those unamusing eye tricks, blinks and boggles. An ordinary american family goes on vacation to europe. In an unnamed european country behind the iron curtain, the american ambassador must leave the embassy for business. In his absence he places his incompetent son axel magee in charge. Luckily, allen was already presold as a screenwriter and comic actor prior to his directing debut in 1969s take the money and run. Dont drink the water 1969 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 48 hours to finish it. Although allen contributed material for the 1960 broadway musical revue from a to z, this was his first professionally produced play. It looks like we don t have a synopsis for this title yet.
Dont drink the water 1969 full movie download full hd. Were glad that this woebegone film version of woody allens 1966 play, dont drink the water wasnt the first allenpenned work to hit the screen, as it might have ended his career before it started. Howard morris jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell 100 min comedy escape from socialism, abuse of power dont drink the water explicitly lampoons some of the more stereotypical aspects of socialism, and even better, it puts highhanded u. Details about 1969 dont drink the water 8x10 original movie still photo. Up for bid is an original 1969 dont drink the water 30 x 40 movie poster jackie gleason. The 1969 film comedy, dont drink the water, was based on woody allens play written in 1966. The supporting cast includes ted bessell and joan delaney. Woody allen comedy at two theaters howard morris directs dull adaptation. Chased by vulgarian soldiers, they take refuge in the american embassy under. Released 1969, dont drink the water stars jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell, joan delaney the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 38 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Dont drink the water, a 197475 uk sitcom, a spinoff from on the buses. Dont drink the water is sometimes left off some lists of woody allen films because of one reason it was made for tv.
Dont drink the water 1969 filming locations 7 old quarter, quebec city, quebec, canada street scenes quebec, canada quebec city, quebec, canada. It is directed by howard morris and based upon a 1966 play. Only the mind of woody allen could cook up a new jersey caterer whose vacation to europe turns into. Watch dont drink the water trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. The hollander familys european vacation is interrupted when their plane is forced to land in vulgaria. Please help us fight piracy and avoid buying illegal cd and dvd copies. Original 1969 dont drink the water 30 x 40 movie poster. Dont drink the water 1969 was based upon a play by woody allen.
Dont drink the water, a television movie by allen, adapted from his play dont drink the water tv series, a 197475 uk sitcom, a spinoff from on the buses dont drink the water game show, a programme on the uk channel challenge. Only the mind of woody allen could cook up a new jersey caterer whose vacation to europe turns into an international espionage incident in. Dont drink the water is a comedy play written by woody allen. Dont drink the water 1969 dont drink the water 1969. Dont drink the water 1969 authentic 1 sheet movie poster. And in many ways it looks like it, with a clearly reduced budget. Dont drink the water 1969 the hollander familys european vacation is interrupted when their plane is forced to land in vulgaria. With woody allen, julie kavner, ed herlihy, josef sommer. Dont drink the water explicitly lampoons some of the more stereotypical aspects of socialism, and even better, it puts highhanded u.
Don t drink the water is a 1994 american madefortelevision comedy film written and directed by woody allen, based on a play that premiered on broadway in 1966. Walter hollander jackie gleason is a middleaged caterer from newark, new jersey who takes his wife marion estelle parsons and his teenage daughter susan joan delaney on a tour of europe. Mar 28, 2017 a cascade of comedy and a solid hit on broadway, this affair takes place inside an american embassy behind the iron curtain. Dont drink the water is a 1969 american comedy film starring jackie gleason and estelle parsons. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. When their plane is highjacked to vulgaria, walter is mistaken for an international spy when he takes some photographs. Telecharger dont drink the water film complet en francais vf. Here is an authentic 1 sheet movie poster from the 1969 movie. It is directed by howard morris and based upon a 1966 play dont drink the water by woody allen. Joffe the 1969 version doesnt feel anything like a woody allen movie. Dont drink the water its no wonder that woody allens dont drink the water a 1994 tv adaptation of a 1966 play set in 1961 that had previously been turned into a littleseen 1969 jackie gleason vehiclefeels as timely as a newsreel demonstration of how to survive a nuclear war.
The hollander familys european vacation is interrupted when. Their plane gets hijacked to vulgaria, a communist country, and because of a misunderstanding at the vulgarian airport they. Oct 26, 2012 don t drink the water eden high school duration. Read the dont drink the water movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies.
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