Don't Drink the Water_
"They're caught in a security leak!"
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.
Starring
Jackie Gleason, Estelle Parsons, Ted Bessell
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Don't Drink the Water was released 57 years ago in 1969.
Overview
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...
Don't Drink the Water is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (17)
Jackie Gleason
Walter Hollander
Estelle Parsons
Marion Hollander
Ted Bessell
Axel Magee
Howard St. John
Ambassador Magee
Joan Delaney
Susan Hollander
Michael Constantine
Krojack
DM
Danny Meehan
Kilroy
Richard Libertini
Father Drobney
Pierre Olaf
Chef
Avery Schreiber
Sultan
MG
Mark Gordon
Mirik
Phil Leeds
Sam Blackwell
Howard Morris
Pilot (uncredited)
RC
Rene Constantineau
Organ Grinder (uncredited)
MD
Martin Danzig
Mishkin (uncredited)
NF
Naomi Fink
Countess (uncredited)
JM
Joan Murphy
Airline Clerk (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Don't Drink the Water?
Don't Drink the Water has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Don't Drink the Water?
The cast of Don't Drink the Water includes Jackie Gleason, Estelle Parsons, Ted Bessell, Howard St. John, Joan Delaney.
What is the rating of Don't Drink the Water?
Don't Drink the Water has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy