Directed by Stuart Rosenberg, The Drowning Pool serves as the sequel to the 1966 hit Harper . Paul Newman reprises his role as the cynical private investigator Lew Harper—originally named Lew Archer in the Ross Macdonald novels—marking a rare instance of Newman returning for a sequel.
Harper travels from California to the humid bayous of Louisiana. He is summoned by an old flame, Iris Devereaux (Joanne Woodward), who is being blackmailed over an anonymous letter detailing her infidelity. subtitle The.Drowning.Pool.1975.720p.BluRay.x26...
For modern viewers, the format provides a specific viewing experience: Directed by Stuart Rosenberg, The Drowning Pool serves
Upon release, the film received mixed reviews compared to its predecessor. According to reviewers at Metacritic , the film is described as "stylish" and "entertaining," though some found the plot overly convoluted. Despite this, it remains a cult favorite for fans of Ross Macdonald’s hard-boiled fiction and Newman’s effortless charisma. The Drowning Pool (1975) - IMDb He is summoned by an old flame, Iris