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Don't Go Near the Water
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Don't Go Near the Water

1957-11-14 · 107 min · ★ 5.3

Comedy · Adventure · Romance · War

Madison Avenue-trained Navy men handle public relations on a South Pacific island during World War II.

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Directors
Charles Walters
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Avon Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Glenn FordGlenn FordLt. J.G. Max Siegel
Gia ScalaGia ScalaMelora Alba
Earl HollimanEarl HollimanAdam Garrett
Anne FrancisAnne FrancisLt. Alice Tomlen
Keenan WynnKeenan WynnGordon Ripwell
Fred ClarkFred ClarkLt. Cmdr. Clinton T. Nash
Eva GaborEva GaborDeborah Aldrich
Russ TamblynRuss TamblynEns. Tyson
Jeff RichardsJeff RichardsLt. Ross Pendleton
Mickey ShaughnessyMickey ShaughnessyFarragut Jones
Howard SmithHoward SmithAdmiral Junius Boatwright
Romney BrentRomney BrentMr. Alba - Melora's Father
Mary WickesMary WickesJanie
Jack StrawLt. Cmdr. Gladstone
Robert NicholsRobert NicholsLt. Cmdr. Hereford
John AldersonJohn AldersonLt. Cmdr. Diplock
Jack AlbertsonJack AlbertsonRep. George Jansen
Charles WattsCharles WattsRep. Arthur Smithfield
Mike SteenMike SteenMarine Orderly (uncredited)

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