The Swimming Pool (1969)

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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.

Released: 1969-01-31
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 2h 3m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 from 580 votes

Directed by Jacques Deray.

Top 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)

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Where to watch The Swimming Pool

United States: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: stream on Amazon Prime Video, BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada: stream on Criterion Channel; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store

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