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London, England. Mike, a fifteen-year-old boy, gets a job in a bathhouse, where he meets Susan, an attractive young woman who works there as an attendant.
A shy, inexperienced young man named Mike takes a job as a lifeguard in a London swimming pool. He becomes infatuated with a beautiful but married woman, Brenda, who frequents the pool. Mike's obsession grows, leading him into increasingly dangerous and unsettling situations as he tries to win her affection, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.
Deep End was critically acclaimed for its unique blend of dark humor, psychological tension, and visual style. Critics praised Skolimowski's direction, the performances of the lead actors, and its unconventional exploration of sexual awakening and obsession. It is often regarded as a cult classic and a significant film of the early 1970s.
Praised for its stylish direction and unsettling atmosphere.
Lauded for its bold exploration of adolescent obsession and desire.
Noted for its darkly comedic and often shocking narrative.
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Golden Bear at the 21st Berlin International Film Festival (1971).
The distinctive, pulsating disco score was composed by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam), although it was not released on an official soundtrack album at the time of the film's release.
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Takes me back to the days when folks had to go to a bathhouse - we'd get half an hour and I'd share with my sister. Carbolic soap! Anyway, don't remember having attendants quite as easy on the eye as "Susan" (Jane Asher) and "Mike" (John Mo...