The Swimming Pool (1969)
The most dangerous love-game ever played
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
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: January 31, 1969
Cast
- Alain Delon - Jean-Paul
- Romy Schneider - Marianne
- Maurice Ronet - Harry
- Jane Birkin - Penelope
- Paul Crauchet - L'inspecteur Lévêque
- Suzie Jaspard - Emilie
- Maddly Bamy - La mulâtre
- Thierry Chabert - Un ami
- Steve Eckardt - Fred
- Ruth Price - Singer (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Alain Page (Screenstory)
- Jean-Claude Carrière
- Jacques Deray
Music: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Editing: Paul Cayatte
Production: Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie, Tritone Cinematografica
Country: France, Italy
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
husband wife relationship, southern france, relationship problems, ex-husband ex-wife relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Swimming Pool?
- The Swimming Pool stars Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Maurice Ronet, Jane Birkin, Paul Crauchet, Suzie Jaspard.
- How long is The Swimming Pool?
- The Swimming Pool has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is The Swimming Pool?
- The Swimming Pool is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was The Swimming Pool produced?
- The Swimming Pool was produced in France, Italy.