Hugo Pool
“A comedy with serious relief”
Synopsis
Hugo Pool is a quirky tale of a Los Angeles pool cleaner who falls in love with a young man dying of Lou Gerhig's Disease.
Top Cast
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Alyssa Milano
Hugo Dugay
Patrick Dempsey
Floyd Gaylen
Cathy Moriarty
Minerva
Malcolm McDowell
Henry Dugay
Robert Downey Jr.
Franz Mazur
Mark Boone Junior
Pool Supply Man
Sean Penn
Strange Hitchhiker
Richard Lewis
Chick Chicalini
Bert Remsen
Sad Old Man
Chuck Barris
Irwin
Jim Shield
Lifeguard
Ann Magnuson
Drowning Matron
Eddie Perez
Gardener
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Downey Sr., Laura Ernst
- Original Score
- Danilo Pérez
- Original Title
- Hugo Pool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Nomadic Pictures, BMG Independents
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Downey Sr.
Robert Downey Sr., Laura Ernst
Danilo Pérez
David A. Armstrong, Joseph Montgomery
Joe D'Augustine
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Downey Sr.
Director
Robert Downey Sr.
Writer
Laura Ernst
Writer
Joe D'Augustine
Editor
Lauren Gabor
Production Design
Danilo Pérez
Original Music Composer
Joseph Montgomery
Director of Photography
Jocelyn F. Wright
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hugo Pool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hugo Pool about?
Hugo Pool is a quirky tale of a Los Angeles pool cleaner who falls in love with a young man dying of Lou Gerhig's Disease.
Who directed Hugo Pool?
Hugo Pool was directed by Robert Downey Sr..
Who stars in Hugo Pool?
The principal cast of Hugo Pool includes Alyssa Milano, Patrick Dempsey, Cathy Moriarty, Malcolm McDowell, Robert Downey Jr..
When was Hugo Pool released and how long is it?
Hugo Pool was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Hugo Pool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hugo Pool was composed by Danilo Pérez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hugo Pool?
Hugo Pool holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).