
Demonstrates “drown-proofing” developed by Fred Lanoue by showing how to survive for long periods in water in an emergency. Shows how to discard and use clothing, time breathing and reduce fatigue in detail. Features Lloyd Bridges and Murray Rose.
Directed by Albert McCleery, Why Drown? leans on a strong ensemble — Lloyd Bridges, Murray Rose — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1966.
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Behind the scenes look at fight choreography and action training.
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