IMDb >
The Drowning Pool (1975)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Drowning Pool (1975) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 12 | slideshow) |
         |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Release Date:
July 1975 (USA)
more
Tagline:
Harper days are here again... more
Plot:
A big-city private detective travels to the Deep South to help out an old girlfriend who is being blackmailed. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
1 nomination
more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
Show Review: Crue Fest 2 - 8/22
(From Fangoria. 27 August 2009, 10:30 AM, PDT)
What I Watched, What You Watched: Installment #3
(From Rope Of Silicon. 9 August 2009, 3:21 AM, PDT)
(From Fangoria. 27 August 2009, 10:30 AM, PDT)
What I Watched, What You Watched: Installment #3
(From Rope Of Silicon. 9 August 2009, 3:21 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
It was great, excellent work
more (20 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Paul Newman | ... | Harper |
 | Joanne Woodward | ... | Iris |
 | Anthony Franciosa | ... | Broussard (as Tony Franciosa) |
 | 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 (as Andy Robinson) |
| Coral Browne | ... | Olivia |
| Richard Derr | ... | James |
| Helena Kallianiotes | ... | Elaine Reavis |
| Leigh French | ... | Red Head |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
108 min
Country:
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Germany:12 (re-rating) (2006) |
West Germany:16 (original rating) |
Portugal:M/12 |
Australia:PG |
Canada:14A (video rating) |
Finland:K-16 |
Netherlands:12 |
Norway:16 |
Sweden:15 |
USA:PG |
Canada:PG (Ontario)
Filming Locations:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Average Shot Length = ~7.2 seconds. Median Shot Length = ~7.3 seconds.
more
Quotes:
Schuyler Devereaux:
How do you do Mr Harper?
Lew Harper: Oh sometimes I do better than others.
Schuyler Devereaux: Well I hope so.
more
Lew Harper: Oh sometimes I do better than others.
Schuyler Devereaux: Well I hope so.
more
Movie Connections:
Edited into La classe américaine (1993) (TV)
more
Soundtrack:
Killing Me Softly With His Song
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (20 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Drowning Pool (1975)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| music in the movie | babaloo-7 |
| Why I Like This Film.... | plwblj |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Big Sleep | Farewell, My Lovely | Wild Things | The Big Easy | The Black Doll |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Thriller section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
Paul Newman really put on a performance in "The Drowning Pool". I had no idea this movie was a sequel to another, but I don't really care at this point. There in the movie was a lesser known star Melanie Griffith who was starting out very well in the movie. Helping out your ex is always helpful, especially when it comes to being blackmail by someone very unscrupulous.
I like the part when the detective and his ex were trapped and was about to be drowned by the perpetrators, they had to uses their own clothes to make a clog that would be hazardous, to make their escape. Hence, that's why it's called "The Drowning Pool". The intensity of the movie was not lost, and plot was good. If I only knew what the first movie was that this is a sequel to, otherwise, I just can say this, it's a great movie and it's great for the enthusiasts of Southern detective stories buffs. I liked it all the way. Rating 4 out of 5 stars