Don't Go Near the Water
1957, English. Directed by Charles Walters.
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Madison Avenue-trained Navy men handle public relations on a South Pacific island during World War II.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Charles WaltersDirector
- Glenn FordLt. J.G. Max Siegel
- Gia ScalaMelora Alba
- Earl HollimanAdam Garrett
- Anne FrancisLt. Alice Tomlen
- Keenan WynnGordon Ripwell
- Fred ClarkLt. Cmdr. Clinton T. Nash
- Eva GaborDeborah Aldrich
- Russ TamblynEns. Tyson
- Jeff RichardsLt. Ross Pendleton
- Mickey ShaughnessyFarragut Jones
- Howard SmithAdmiral Junius Boatwright
- Romney BrentMr. Alba - Melora's Father
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dorothy Kingsley, George Wells
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What Don't Go Near the Water is based on
Don't Go Near the Water is based on Don't Go Near the Water (1956) by William Brinkley, published by Random House.
1956
Don't Go Near the Water
By William Brinkley
Published by Random House
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Don't Go Near the Water runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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Which OTT platform is Don't Go Near the Water on?
Don't Go Near the Water isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Go Near the Water?
If you liked Don't Go Near the Water, try Operation Petticoat, Donovan's Reef, I Was a Male War Bride.
Who directed Don't Go Near the Water?
Don't Go Near the Water (1957) was directed by Charles Walters and stars Glenn Ford, Gia Scala, Earl Holliman.
What is Don't Go Near the Water based on?
Don't Go Near the Water is based on Don't Go Near the Water (1956) by William Brinkley, published by Random House.