The Drowning Pool 1975
“Harper days are here again...”
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
- Updated
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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“Private investigator Lew Harper travels to Louisiana to investigate a blackmail scheme involving an old flame.”
- 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
- 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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Cast
Frequently asked questions
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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