Dont drink the water, a television movie by allen, adapted from his play. See the full list of don t drink the water cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Before these crowded streets 1998 pantala naga pampa. Original 1969 dont drink the water 30 x 40 movie poster. But, thats all that can be said good about this movie. It is directed by howard morris and based upon a 1966 play dont drink the water by woody allen. The hollanders leave the plane to take pictures which results. Comedic story of americans traveling in foreign countries, and the misadventures they run into along the way. Dont drink the water is taken from a play by woody allen. Chased by vulgarian soldiers, they take refuge in the american. See the full list of dont drink the water cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Don t drink the water is taken from a play by woody allen.
Chased by vulgarian soldiers, they take refuge in the american embassy under the protection of the absent ambassadors hapless son. What they get instead is a hijacked plane to vulgaria and mistaken identities as spies, forcing them to take refuge in the american embassy until they can be rescued. The poster is in excellent condition just minor edge wear. The farce takes place inside an american embassy behind the iron curtain. Joffe the 1969 version doesnt feel anything like a woody allen movie. 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. The movie is hardly a masterpiece but if your in the right frame of mind its hilarious. Don t drink the water is a film directed by howard morris with jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell, joan delaney, year.
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. Dont drink the water 1969 trailers and clips moviefone. Read the dont drink the water movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. 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. 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, a film adaptation of the play starring jackie gleason.
The hollander familys european vacation is interrupted when their plane is forced to land in vulgaria. 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. This is the second filmed version of the play, after a 1969 theatrical version starring jackie gleason left allen dissatisfied. Chased by vulgarian soldiers, they take refuge in the american embassy under. 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. It stars jackie gleason, the comic genius behind the honeymooners. Dont drink the water 1969 stream and watch online moviefone. Don t drink the water is a 1969 american comedy film starring jackie gleason and estelle parsons.
But, in 1969, a humorous treatment of americans in an iron curtain country and bungling foreign service employees could have been a big hit. A comedy about the hollanders, an american family, whose plane is hijacked and lands in vulgarly, a fanciful country beyond the iron curtain. Comedy political satire satire release info january 1, 1969 color 100 minutes see more films from 1969 see. Don t drink the water just seemed flat in 1969, when tv star jackie gleason could carry a joke just by mugging. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. 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 1969 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I supplied numerous pictures so you can be the final judge. Sep 23, 2012 10 things about don t drink the water 1994 woody allen trivia, cast, locations duration. When their plane is highjacked to vulgaria, walter is mistaken for an international spy when he takes some photographs. So, the plot for dont drink the water was a good one.
Read famous quotes from dont drink the water, 1969, directed by howard morris, with jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell. 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 1969 dont drink the water 1969. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, the times does. 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. Howard morris jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell 100 min comedy escape from socialism, abuse of power. The hollander familys european vacation is interrupted when.
Watch don t drink the water trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. Dont drink the water is a 1969 american comedy film starring jackie gleason and estelle parsons. Magnets were used hold poster in place to picture and do not effect the condition of the poster. Unlike most other writers here, i like the 1969 jackie gleason version of dont drink the water much better than the later one starring woody allen, who wrote the thing originally. Jan 18, 2018 dont drink the water 1969 1080p dont drink the water 1969 deutsch dont drink the water 1969 stream deutsch hd a 20180118t00.
Nice addition to any collection and suitable for framing. Listing is for a 1969 dont drink the water 1 sheet movie p oster. Up for bid is an original 1969 dont drink the water 30 x 40 movie poster jackie gleason. Dont drink the water 1969 changes the movie database. An american tourist, a caterer by trade, and his wife and daughter rush. This is a digitized version of an article from the timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. 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. It is directed by howard morris and based upon a 1966 play. The hollanders leave the plane to take pictures which results in accusations of spying. 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, a 197475 uk sitcom, a spinoff from on the buses. Dont drink the water just seemed flat in 1969, when tv star jackie gleason could carry a joke just by mugging. In the original, the irony is that jackie gleason is a big and blustery loudmouth a real stretch for him, but up until the end. The hollanders leave the plane to take pictures which results in.
Dont drink the water 1969 directed by howard morris. Tcm messageboards post your comments here add your comment share. Don t drink the water 1969 the hollander familys european vacation is interrupted when their plane is forced to land in vulgaria. Although allen contributed material for the 1960 broadway musical revue from a to z, this was his first professionally produced play. 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, 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. 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. We have been in business for several years and ship hundreds of thousands of packages to satisfied customers each year.
It is directed by howard morris and based upon a 1966 play don t drink the water by woody allen. Get info about the original print of dont drink the water, 1969, directed by howard morris, with jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell. In any event, im a big jackie gleason and woody allen fan, and this movie seems to be the closest they ever came to teaming up although there is little evidence. Watch dont drink the water trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. Dont drink the water 1969 the hollander familys european vacation is interrupted when their plane is forced to land in vulgaria.
The second film to be made from woody allens successful stage comedy following a 1969 feature starring jackie gleason, dont drink the water is a madefortelevision adaptation directed by and. It tells the story of a new jersey caterer and his family on their way to a vacation in europe. Walter hollander jackie gleason is on holiday in europe with his wife, marion estelle parsons, and their older daughter, susan joan delaney, when their plane is forced into an emergency. Dont drink the water is a play written by woody allen that premiered on broadway in 1966.
Don t drink the water 1969 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Don t drink the water is a play written by woody allen that premiered on broadway in 1966. Dont drink the water explicitly lampoons some of the more stereotypical aspects of socialism, and even better, it puts highhanded u. The supporting cast includes ted bessell and joan delaney. Dont drink the water is a film directed by howard morris with jackie gleason, estelle parsons, ted bessell, joan delaney, year. Dont drink the water 1969 the hollander family just wants to have an enjoyable european holiday. Dont drink the water 1969 stream deutsch hd filme kostenlos. Unlike most other writers here, i like the 1969 jackie gleason version of don t drink the water much better than the later one starring woody allen, who wrote the thing originally. Find release information for dont drink the water 1969 howard morris on allmovie. Its much better than the later remake with woody allen which was harsh. A series where we recommend films referenced, inspired, influenced or generally like a certain woody allen film, from his first to his latest.