The Drowning Pool
“Harper days are here again...”
Harper is brought to Louisiana to investigate an attempted blackmail scheme. He soon finds out that it involves an old flame of his and her daughter. He eventually finds himself caught in a power struggle between the matriarch of the family and a greedy oil baron, who wants their property. Poor Harper! Things are not as straight-forward as they initially appeared.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
About The Drowning Pool
The Drowning Pool is a 1975 English-language thriller and mystery film directed by Stuart Rosenberg. The cast is led by Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Drowning Pool was produced by First Artists, Coleytown, and The Turman-Foster Company and made in United States of America. It was released on July 18, 1975, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Writers
- Tracy Keenan Wynn, Lorenzo Semple Jr., Walter Hill
- Release date
- July 18, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- First Artists, Coleytown, The Turman-Foster Company
The Drowning Pool cast & crew
The Drowning Pool was directed by Stuart Rosenberg and written by Tracy Keenan Wynn, Lorenzo Semple Jr., and Walter Hill.
The cast features Paul Newman as Lew Harper, Joanne Woodward as Iris, Anthony Franciosa as Broussard, Murray Hamilton as Kilbourne, Gail Strickland as Mavis, and Melanie Griffith as Schuyler.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Gordon Willis and it was produced by David Foster and Lawrence Turman.
Is The Drowning Pool worth watching?
The Drowning Pool holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 136 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller and mystery, The Drowning Pool is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Drowning Pool
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Cast of The Drowning Pool
Paul Newman
Lew Harper
Joanne Woodward
Iris
Anthony Franciosa
Broussard
Murray Hamilton
Kilbourne
Gail Strickland
Mavis
Melanie Griffith
Schuyler
Linda Haynes
Gretchen
Richard Jaeckel
Franks
Paul Koslo
Candy
Joe Canutt
Glo
Andrew Robinson
Pat Reavis
Coral Browne
Olivia
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The Drowning Pool — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Drowning Pool in United States?
The Drowning Pool is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Drowning Pool in?
The Drowning Pool is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Drowning Pool?
The Drowning Pool runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is The Drowning Pool rated?
The Drowning Pool is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 136 ratings.
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