The Swimming Pool
La Piscine
“The most dangerous love-game ever played”
Synopsis
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.
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La piscine | 4K restoration | Official trailer | LumièreOfficial
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 22, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Deray
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Page, Jean-Claude Carrière, Jacques Deray
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- La Piscine
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie, Tritone Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Deray
Alain Page, Jean-Claude Carrière, Jacques Deray
Michel Legrand
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Paul Cayatte
Gérard Beytout, René Pignières
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Laffargue
Production Design
Paul Cayatte
Editor
Jacques Deray
Director
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Director of Photography
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Jean-Claude Carrière
Writer
Jacques Deray
Writer
André Courrèges
Costume Design
René Pignières
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swimming Pool
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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 principal cast of The Swimming Pool includes Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Maurice Ronet, Jane Birkin, Paul Crauchet.
When was The Swimming Pool released and how long is it?
The Swimming Pool was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Swimming Pool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swimming Pool was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Swimming Pool?
The Swimming Pool holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).