A Pool Without Water
水のないプール
Synopsis
After saving a girl from rape, a bored rail worker finds out about a chemical that makes people sleep and gets carried away into a new, violent world of ideas.
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Yuya Uchida
Man
Mie
Jun
Yumiko Fujita
Sumie
Reiko Nakamura
Nerika
Akemi Shima
Miku
Megumi Saki
Woman in the shade of a tree
Kenji Sawada
Yakuza
Rikiya Yasuoka
Yakuza Henchman
Fujio Tokita
Detective
Yoshio Harada
Owner
Tamori
Camera Shop Owner
Taiji Tonoyama
Pharmacist
Fujio Akatsuka
Police Chief
Shirō Shimomoto
Seitarō Kuroda
Drunkard
Temujin Hijikata
Shigeru Daikohara
Son
Emi Ueda
Daughter
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kōji Wakamatsu
- Screenplay & Story
- Eiichi Uchida
- Original Score
- Katsuo Ono
- Original Title
- 水のないプール
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Wakamatsu Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kōji Wakamatsu
Eiichi Uchida
Katsuo Ono
Kazuki Hakama
Teruo Nakajima
Kōji Wakamatsu, Kazuo Shimizu, Hiroyuki Asaoka
Department Leadership Roster
Kōji Wakamatsu
Director
Eiichi Uchida
Writer
Teruo Nakajima
Editor
Kazuki Hakama
Director of Photography
Kazuo Shimizu
Producer
Hiroyuki Asaoka
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Pool Without Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Pool Without Water about?
After saving a girl from rape, a bored rail worker finds out about a chemical that makes people sleep and gets carried away into a new, violent world of ideas.
Who directed A Pool Without Water?
A Pool Without Water was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.
Who stars in A Pool Without Water?
The principal cast of A Pool Without Water includes Yuya Uchida, Mie, Yumiko Fujita, Reiko Nakamura, Akemi Shima.
When was A Pool Without Water released and how long is it?
A Pool Without Water was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for A Pool Without Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Pool Without Water was composed by Katsuo Ono.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Pool Without Water?
A Pool Without Water holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).