Summaries

A Hollywood actress undergoes a psychic breakdown and recalls the traumatic events which led to her stay at a sanitarium.

Maria Wyeth, an ex-model and B-movie actress, strolls on the grounds of a mental hospital, recalling the traumatic events which led to her breakdown. She is married to an unfaithful, self-engrossed director, Carter Lane. Neglected by her husband, Maria is engaged in a series of one-night stands and becomes pregnant. Her husband divorces her, and she has an illegal abortion. Maria's only friend is B.Z., a homosexual movie producer. World weary, he tells Maria that he has discovered the meaning of life is nothing. He invites her to commit suicide with him.—alfiehitchie

Details

Keywords
  • swimming pool
  • title same as book
  • literature on screen
  • american literature on screen
  • 1970s literature on screen
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Jun 6, 1973
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Production companies Universal Pictures F.P. Productions

Box office

Budget $1000000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 39m
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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