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The Drowning Pool 1975

“Harper days are here again...”

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What is The Drowning Pool?

The Drowning Pool is a 1975 thriller and mystery film that serves as the sequel to the 1966 film Harper. Adapted from a 1950 novel by Ross Macdonald, the story follows private investigator Lew Harper as he is brought to Louisiana to investigate an attempted blackmail scheme involving an old flame and her daughter.

Type
Film
Year
1975
Status
Released
Runtime
109 minutes
Release date
Jul 18, 1975
Studios
First Artists, Coleytown, The Turman-Foster Company
Genres
Thriller, Mystery
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82 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.3/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Thriller #Mystery

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The Drowning Pool is a 1975 thriller and mystery film that serves as the sequel to the 1966 film Harper. Adapted from a 1950 novel by Ross Macdonald, the story follows private investigator Lew Harper as he is brought to Louisiana to investigate an attempted blackmail scheme involving an old flame and her daughter.

The film focuses on a power struggle between a family matriarch and a greedy oil baron seeking their property. With a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes, the narrative presents a situation where events are not as straightforward as they initially appear.

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Should you watch it?

“Private investigator Lew Harper travels to Louisiana to investigate a blackmail scheme involving an old flame.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features the return of private investigator Lew Harper
  • Based on a 1950 novel by Ross Macdonald
  • Explores a conflict between a family matriarch and a greedy oil baron
Keep in mind
  • The plot involves complex power struggles that are not straightforward

Watch it if you enjoy mysteries involving private investigators and property disputes.

This PG rated thriller and mystery has a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes.

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Who stars as the lead character?

Newman plays the role of private investigator Lew Harper.

Is this film part of a series?

Yes, it is the sequel to the 1966 film Harper.

What is the runtime of the movie?

The film has a duration of 1 hour and 49 minutes.

What is the plot of the movie?

Lew Harper investigates a blackmail scheme in Louisiana involving a family matriarch and an oil baron.

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