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The Drowning Pool poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.1 / 100
1975·Crime / Drama / Mystery·1h 48m

THE DROWNING POOL

“Harper days are here again...”

Harper is brought to Louisiana to investigate an attempted blackmail scheme. He soon finds out that it involves an old flame of his and her daughter. He eventually finds himself caught in a power struggle between the matriarch of the family and a greedy oil baron, who wants their property. Poor Harper! Things are not as straight-forward as they initially appeared.

Above the Line
Stuart Rosenberg·DirectorLorenzo Semple Jr.·ScreenplayTracy Keenan Wynn·ScreenplayGordon Willis·Director of PhotographyMichael Small·MusicJohn C. Howard·Editor
Cast
Paul Newman·Lew HarperJoanne Woodward·IrisAnthony Franciosa·BroussardMurray Hamilton·KilbourneGail Strickland·MavisMelanie Griffith·SchuylerLinda Haynes·GretchenRichard Jaeckel·FranksPaul Koslo·CandyJoe Canutt·Glo
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Stuart Rosenberg·DirectorHawk Koch·Assistant DirectorBetty Crosby·Script Supervisor
Writing· 4
Lorenzo Semple Jr.·ScreenplayTracy Keenan Wynn·ScreenplayWalter Hill·ScreenplayRoss Macdonald·Novel
Camera· 4
Gordon Willis·Director of PhotographyRalph Gerling·Camera OperatorRichard Yuricich·First Assistant CameraArthur Brooker·Key Grip
Editing· 1
John C. Howard·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Michael Small·MusicLarry Jost·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Edwin O'Donovan·Art DirectionPaul Sylbert·Production DesignPat O'Connor·Property MasterPhil Abramson·Set DecorationMonty Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
David Foster·ProducerLawrence Turman·ProducerAlan Shayne·CastingHawk Koch·Associate ProducerArthur S. Newman Jr.·Production Manager
Other Departments· 6
Donald Brooks·Wardrobe DesignerGeorge Holmes·GafferKaye Pownall·HairstylistStan Barrett·Stunt CoordinatorPaul Casella Jr.·Transportation CaptainRichard Bruno·Wardrobe Supervisor
By the Numbers
58.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
50%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI -4%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Drowning Pool's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E82121
#FFFFFF
#7F7F7F
Mood
Mysterious, Intriguing
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Collage

“The poster features a black and white portrait of a smiling man, Paul Newman, centered on a vibrant red background. A pale hand with a large ring on its finger ”

crimemystery
Key Elements
Man's PortraitHandRingShoulder HolsterPistolSmall Square Images
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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