The Drowning Pool
"Harper days are here again..."
Originally released in 1975. The Drowning Pool is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
Starring Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, and Anthony Franciosa
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 18, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (131 votes)
Budget
$2.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.6M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,700,000
- Revenue
- $2,600,000
Production Companies
- First Artists
- Coleytown
- The Turman-Foster Company
- David Foster Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Drowning Pool about?
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 s...
Who directed The Drowning Pool?
The Drowning Pool was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
How long is The Drowning Pool?
The Drowning Pool has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Drowning Pool released?
The Drowning Pool was released on July 18, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Drowning Pool?
The main cast of The Drowning Pool includes Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Murray Hamilton, Gail Strickland.
Is The Drowning Pool worth watching?
The Drowning Pool has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 131 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.