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The Swimming Pool (1969)

“The most dangerous love-game ever played”

7.0/10 · 581 votes 2h 3m pg ThrillerRomanceDramaCrime

#9 of 12 films from 1969 #675 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Jacques Deray · Written by Jean-Claude Carrière, Jacques Deray

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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.

Cast

Romy Schneideras Marianne
Alain Delonas Jean-Paul
Maurice Ronetas Harry
Jane Birkinas Penelope
Paul Crauchetas L'inspecteur Lévêque
Steve Eckardtas Fred
Maddly Bamyas La mulâtre
Suzie Jaspardas Emilie
Thierry Chabertas Un ami
Ruth Priceas Singer (uncredited)
Stéphanie Fugainas Une amie à la party (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJanuary 31, 1969
Runtime123 min (2h 3m) — about the same as the 1969 average of 116 min
GenresThriller, Romance, Drama, Crime
Original titleLa Piscine
LanguageFR
IMDbtt0064816

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Questions

How long is The Swimming Pool?
The Swimming Pool runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Is The Swimming Pool worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 581 votes, which places it #9 of 12 films released in 1969 in this index (top 33%) and #675 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Swimming Pool?
The Swimming Pool was directed by Jacques Deray.
Who stars in The Swimming Pool?
Romy Schneider as Marianne; Alain Delon as Jean-Paul; Maurice Ronet as Harry; Jane Birkin as Penelope; Paul Crauchet as L'inspecteur Lévêque; Steve Eckardt as Fred.
What is The Swimming Pool rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Swimming Pool?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/66499.

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