# The Swimming Pool (1969)

> At a glamorous Saint-Tropez villa, an ex-lover's arrival turns a languid poolside holiday into a deadly contest of desire and jealousy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2830

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Jacques Deray
- Cast: Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Maurice Ronet, Jane Birkin, Paul Crauchet, Suzie Jaspard, Maddly Bamy, Thierry Chabert
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064816/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: languid, erotic, foreboding, summer evening, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A sun-soaked villa becomes the backdrop for a deadly love triangle.

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