Don't Drink the Water
- Comedy
- TV Movie
Somewhere behind the early 1960s cold-war iron curtain, the Hollander family cause an international spying incident when Walter photographs a sunset in a sensitive region. In order to stay out of jail, the Hollanders take refuge in the American Embassy, which is temporarily being run by the absent Ambassador's diplomatically incompetent son, Axel.
Don't Drink the Water is a 1994 comedy TV movie set during the Cold War, following the Hollander family as they accidentally spark an international incident and seek refuge in the American Embassy. Starring Axel, the Ambassador's bumbling son, the film blends political satire with slapstick humor as the family navigates diplomatic chaos behind the Iron Curtain.
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Ed HerlihyNarrator
Josef SommerAmbassador Magee
Robert StantonMr. Burns
Edward HerrmannMr. Kilroy
Rosemary MurphyMiss Pritchard
Michael J. FoxAxel Magee
Julie KavnerMarion Hollander
Mayim BialikSusan Hollander- Ed Van NuysEmbassy Staff
- Skip RoseEmbassy Staff
Leonid CiterPoliceman- Stas KmiecPoliceman
- Vít HořejšKrojack
- Sándor TécsyKrojack's Colleague
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When was Don't Drink the Water released?
The film premiered on December 18, 1994 as a TV movie.
What is the plot about?
The Hollander family accidentally causes an international incident when Walter photographs a sunset in a restricted area. To avoid jail, they hide in the American Embassy, where they must deal with Axel, the incompetent son of the absent Ambassador.
Where can I watch it?
As a 1994 TV movie, availability depends on streaming services and cable providers; check your local listings or streaming platforms for current options.
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