Movie

The Drowning Pool

“Harper days are here again...”

★ 6.3(136)19751h 49m

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Good to know

Director: Stuart Rosenberg
Release date: 1975-07-18
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $2,600,000
Budget: $2,700,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: First Artists
Part of: Lew Harper Collection

The Drowning Pool — trailer

About The Drowning Pool

The Drowning Pool is a 1975 movie in the Thriller and Mystery genres, directed by Stuart Rosenberg, starring Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and Anthony Franciosa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 136 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Drowning Pool in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Drowning Pool in Canada?+

The Drowning Pool is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Drowning Pool on Netflix?+

The Drowning Pool is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Drowning Pool?+

The Drowning Pool has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in The Drowning Pool?+

The Drowning Pool stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Murray Hamilton and Gail Strickland.

When did The Drowning Pool come out?+

The Drowning Pool is a 1975 movie directed by Stuart Rosenberg.

What genre is The Drowning Pool?+

The Drowning Pool is Thriller and Mystery film.

Who directed The Drowning Pool?+

The Drowning Pool was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.