The Drowning Pool
1975, English. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 147 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Drowning Pool
The Drowning Pool isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Stuart RosenbergDirector
- Paul NewmanLew Harper
- Joanne WoodwardIris Devereaux
- Richard DerrJames Devereaux
- Anthony FranciosaChief Broussard
- Murray HamiltonJ.Hugh Kilbourne
- Gail StricklandMavis Kilbourne
- Melanie GriffithSchuyler Devereaux
- Linda HaynesGretchen
- Richard JaeckelLieutenant Franks
- Paul KosloCandy
- Joe CanuttGlo
- Andrew RobinsonPat Reavis
Details
- Released
- 18 July 1975
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lorenzo Semple Jr., Tracy Keenan Wynn, Walter Hill
- Budget
- $2.7M
- Box office
- $2.6M
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What The Drowning Pool is based on
The Drowning Pool is based on The Drowning Pool (1950) by Ross Macdonald, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
1950
The Drowning Pool
By Ross Macdonald
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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The Drowning Pool: quick answers
What should I watch before The Drowning Pool?
Watch Harper (1966) first.
Is The Drowning Pool worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 147 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Drowning Pool?
The Drowning Pool runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Drowning Pool have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Drowning Pool. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Drowning Pool parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Drowning Pool is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Drowning Pool on?
The Drowning Pool isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Drowning Pool?
If you liked The Drowning Pool, try Overdrive, Shadow of a Doubt, The Seven-Ups.
Who directed The Drowning Pool?
The Drowning Pool (1975) was directed by Stuart Rosenberg and stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Richard Derr.
What is The Drowning Pool based on?
The Drowning Pool is based on The Drowning Pool (1950) by Ross Macdonald, published by Alfred A. Knopf.