The Swimming Pool(1969)
“The most dangerous love-game ever played”
Overview
Set in a magnificent villa near a sun-drenched St. Tropez, lovers Jean-Paul and Marianne are spending a happy, lazy summer holiday. Their only concern is to gratify their mutual passion - until the day when Marianne invites her former lover and his beautiful teenage daughter to spend a few days with them. From the first moment, a certain uneasiness and tension begin to develop between the four, which soon escalates in a dangerous love-game.
Director
Jacques Deray
Studio
Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie
Cast
Alain Delon
as Jean-Paul
Romy Schneider
as Marianne
Maurice Ronet
as Harry
Jane Birkin
as Penelope
Paul Crauchet
as L'inspecteur Lévêque
Suzie Jaspard
as Emilie
Maddly Bamy
as La mulâtre
Thierry Chabert
as Un ami
Steve Eckardt
as Fred
Ruth Price
as Singer (uncredited)
Stéphanie Fugain
as Une amie à la party (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1969
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie • Tritone Cinematografica
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Where can I watch The Swimming Pool?▼
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What is The Swimming Pool about?▼
Set in a magnificent villa near a sun-drenched St. Tropez, lovers Jean-Paul and Marianne are spending a happy, lazy summer holiday. Their only concern is to gratify their mutual passion - until the day when Marianne invites her former lover and his beautiful teenage daughter to spend a few days with them. From the first moment, a certain uneasiness and tension begin to develop between the four, which soon escalates in a dangerous love-game.
Who directed The Swimming Pool?▼
The Swimming Pool was directed by Jacques Deray and released in 1969. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is The Swimming Pool?▼
The Swimming Pool has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in The Swimming Pool?▼
The cast of The Swimming Pool includes Alain Delon as Jean-Paul, Romy Schneider as Marianne, Maurice Ronet as Harry, Jane Birkin as Penelope, Paul Crauchet as L'inspecteur Lévêque and more.
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