The Drowning Pool - DVD

After years, the tough and charismatic private detective Lew Harper, portrayed by the unforgettable Paul Newman, returns on DVD in the gripping neo-noir thriller The Drowning Pool from 1975. This time, Harper is drawn into a complex case of blackmail and murder in the sweltering heat of New Orleans. At the request of his former love, Iris Devereaux (Joanne Woodward), Harper embarks on a dangerous investigation where he encounters a range of suspicious characters – from Iris's jealous husband James (Anthony Franciosa) and her quarrelsome stepfather J.C. Henning (Murray Hamilton) to the seductive and mysterious daughter Schuyler (Melanie Griffith in one of her early roles). In the sultry atmosphere of the Southern city, full of intrigue and hidden motives, Harper must uncover the truth before he himself becomes a victim of the deadly game. Director Stuart Rosenberg (Cool Hand Luke, Brubaker) masterfully builds suspense and keeps the viewer in suspense until the surprising finale. Don't miss this classic detective film with a stellar cast, finally available on DVD!