This text is about the movie ‘Don’t Drink the Water’ which was released in 1969, specifically concerning its filming locations. The storyline of the movie is centered on the Hollander family’s interrupted European vacation due to their plane landing in Vulgaria. Famed personalities like Jackie Gleason, Estelle Parsons, and Ted Bessell starred in this comedy movie. There is plenty to learn and find interesting about this movie, including its filming locations and some behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of ‘Don’t Drink the Water’ took place in various locations. Some scenes were shot in the Old Quarter of Québec City, in Québec, Canada. Other parts of the movie were filmed in different areas across Canada and the USA. Specific filming sites in the USA include F&B Ceco Studios and locations within North Miami and Miami, both in Florida. The film shooting period stretched from March 10, 1969, until May 1969.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jackie Gleason | Walter Hollander |
| Estelle Parsons | Marion Hollander |
| Ted Bessell | Axel Magee |
| Joan Delaney | Susan Hollander |
| Michael Constantine | Krojack |
| Howard St. John | Ambassador Magee |
| Danny Meehan | Kilroy |
| Richard Libertini | Father Drobney |
| Pierre Olaf | Chef |
| Avery Schreiber | Sultan |
| Mark Gordon | Mirik |
| Phil Leeds | Sam Blackwell |
| Rene Constantineau | Organ Grinder (uncredited) |
| Martin Danzig | Mishkin (uncredited) |
| Dwayne Early | Donald (uncredited) |
| Naomi Fink | Countess (uncredited) |
| Marty Martel | White Hair Diplomat (uncredited) |
| Howard Morris | Getaway Pilot (uncredited) |
| Joan Murphy | Airline Clerk (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘Don’t Drink the Water’ is based on a play of the same name that opened at the Morosco Theater on November 17, 1966, and ran for 598 performances. It saw an actor from the original play, Richard Libertini, reprising his role in the movie.
- An interesting goof occurred in a party scene towards the end of the film. Jackie Gleason’s character took a wine glass from a dignitary. But in the next shot, the dignitary was seen mysteriously holding the wine glass which was then handed back to him by Gleason.
- Despite some relatively minor bloopers like the one above, the movie has been featured in others, such as ‘En båtkonjuktör’ (2022), showing its lasting impact and cultural relevance.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Old Quarter, Québec City, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 46.8130816
- Longitude: -71.20745959999999
- Place ID: ChIJk4jbBYqWuEwRAzro8GMtxY8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Québec City, QC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Canada
- Latitude: 56.130366
- Longitude: -106.346771
- Place ID: ChIJ2WrMN9MDDUsRpY9Doiq3aJk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canada
- Timezone: America/Regina
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: F&B Ceco Studios, North Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.8900949
- Longitude: -80.1867138
- Place ID: ChIJSbOsTwuw2YgRVuqZ02Kkg68
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: North Miami, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7616798
- Longitude: -80.1917902
- Place ID: ChIJEcHIDqKw2YgRZU-t3XHylv8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Miami, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
