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Jean-Paul, an unsuccessful writer, and Marianne, a
journalist, are vacationing at a friend's villa near Saint-Tropez on
the Riviera when Harry, the wealthy head of a record company, and
his 18-year-old daughter Penelope arrive and disturb the couple's
summer. Harry, one of Marianne's former lovers, arouses
Jean-Paul's envy for his obvious success and wealth; Jean-Paul also
becomes suspicious of the attention Harry is paying to Marianne.
At a party, Harry couples with Marianne, and
Jean-Paul shows a romantic interest in Penelope, who tells him that
her father could resume his affair with Marianne any time he wanted
her.
One night, Harry returns to the villa, where he and
Jean-Claude become involved in an argument that brings out all of
their suppressed animosity. When the drunken Harry tries to
hit Jean-Paul, Harry falls into the swimming pool, and Jean-Paul
drowns him. The police arrive the next day to investigate the
drowning and, although they do not turn up evidence of foul play,
Marianne realizes the circumstances of Harry's death. Penelope
returns to Switzerland, leaving Jean-Claude and Marianne to share
the secret of Harry's murder. |
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