The Drowning Pool

Harper days are here again...

19751h 49m6.3(143 votes)

ThrillerMystery

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 Harp…

The Drowning Pool (1975) is a thriller and mystery film directed by Stuart Rosenberg. It stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, and Anthony Franciosa. The film runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 143 votes.

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Director

Stuart Rosenberg

Cast

Paul Newman

Lew Harper

Joanne Woodward

Iris

Anthony Franciosa

Broussard

Murray Hamilton

Kilbourne

Gail Strickland

Mavis

Melanie Griffith

Schuyler

Linda Haynes

Gretchen

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drowning Pool

Where can I watch The Drowning Pool?

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Who stars in The Drowning Pool?

The Drowning Pool stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, and Murray Hamilton, and was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.

How long is The Drowning Pool?

The Drowning Pool has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes.

When did The Drowning Pool come out?

The Drowning Pool was released in 1975.

What genre is The Drowning Pool?

The Drowning Pool is a thriller and mystery film.

Is The Drowning Pool worth watching?

The Drowning Pool holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.