The Drowning Pool (1975): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Drowning Pool is a 1975 action thriller directed by Stuart Rosenberg, starring Paul Newman, Melanie Griffith and Richard Jaeckel. It is partly based on The Drowning Pool by Ross Macdonald. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Based on
- The Drowning Pool by Ross Macdonald
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Drowning Pool About?
The premise of The Drowning Pool without spoilers, adapted from The Drowning Pool by Ross Macdonald. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young couple's lives are thrown into turmoil after a tragic accident leads to the death of their neighbor. Desperate to avoid suspicion, they attempt to cover up the incident, but their efforts only deepen their predicament. As the consequences of their actions begin to unfold, they discover that maintaining silence becomes increasingly dangerous, and the truth threatens to expose their deception.
The Drowning Pool Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- private investigator
- corrupt police detective
- political corruption
- new orleans louisiana
- second in a series
- secret rendezvous
- threatening letter
- southern plantation
- marriage of convenience
- teenage daughter
- southern family
- oil company
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- airboat
- swamp boat
- dead body
- hands tied behind back
- eavesdropping
- punched in the face
- sucker punch
- crashing into a lake
- masked gunman
- held at gunpoint
- shot dead
- police chief
- louisiana bayou
- threatened with a gun
- corrupt corporate executive
- extortion
- account book
- telephone call
- knocked unconscious
- man in a strait jacket
- mauled by a dog
- attacked by a dog
- guard dog
- mauled to death
- room flooding
- framed for murder
- driven to suicide
- scene of the crime
- ex lover
- newman and woodward
- newman and franciosa
- woodward and franciosa
- newman and jaeckel
- masked killer
- fire hose torture
- playwright
- suicide by drug overdose
- homosexuality
The Drowning Pool Cast
Paul Newman leads the cast, with Melanie Griffith and Richard Jaeckel. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stuart Rosenberg
Also Starring in The Drowning Pool
· 6 moreThe Drowning Pool Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Drowning Pool 48 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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The Drowning Pool Plot Summary
What happens in The Drowning Pool from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a thrilling escapade that takes him from the sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles to the enchanting landscapes of Louisiana, private investigator Lew Harper (Paul Newman) embarks on a daunting mission at the request of his mysterious former lover, Iris Devereaux. She urgently seeks his help to untangle a dark web of blackmail and deceit that threatens her family’s esteemed patriarch, whose concealed secret holds grave consequences for their future.
Full summary
The whole story of The Drowning Pool, scene by scene
The Drowning Pool Awards & Nominations
The Drowning Pool was nominated for 2 Oscars.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1976 2 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Paul Newman
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Candice Bergen
The Drowning Pool Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Drowning Pool (1975) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
How Well Do You Know The Drowning Pool?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of private investigator Lew Harper?
Cars in The Drowning Pool
32 cars on screen, including the 1974 Ford Galaxie 500 and the 1975 Chevrolet Impala.
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1974 Ford Galaxie 500 Main role -
1975 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1974 Austin Marina Minor role -
1962 International Harvester Loadstar Minor role
The Drowning Pool Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Базен за утапање” and “Con el agua al cuello”.
- Also known as
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- Базен за утапање
- Con el agua al cuello
- Unter Wasser stirbt man nicht
- La Toile d'araignée
- Detective Harper: acqua alla gola
- Návrat Lew Harpera
- Zdradliwa toń
- A Piscina Mortal
- Ο Επιθεωρητής Χάρπερ
- Басейн за удавници
- Бассейн утопленников
- 大冲击
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- استخر غرق
- 명탐정 하퍼 2, დამხრჩვალი აუზი
- Druknepølen
- Amb l’aigua al coll
- Басейн смерті
- Ett fall för Harper
- Felkavart víz
- Sangue Frio em Água Quente
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The Drowning Pool FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of The Drowning Pool, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Drowning Pool?
The Drowning Pool runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Drowning Pool released?
The Drowning Pool was released on July 18, 1975.
Who directed The Drowning Pool?
The Drowning Pool was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
More films by Stuart Rosenberg Who is in the cast of The Drowning Pool?
The Drowning Pool stars Paul Newman, Melanie Griffith and Richard Jaeckel, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Drowning Pool rated?
The Drowning Pool has 48 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is The Drowning Pool based on a book?
Yes. The Drowning Pool is partly adapted from The Drowning Pool by Ross Macdonald.
Was The Drowning Pool nominated for any awards?
The Drowning Pool received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does The Drowning Pool have a post-credit scene?
No. The Drowning Pool has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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