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The Swimmer(1968)

1h 35mDramaEnglish
7.3/10
264 user ratings

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Overview

A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.

Director

Frank Perry

Studio

Horizon Pictures

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Cast

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

as Ned Merrill

Janet Landgard

Janet Landgard

as Julie Ann Hooper

Janice Rule

Janice Rule

as Shirley Abbott

Tony Bickley

Tony Bickley

as Donald Westerhazy

Marge Champion

Marge Champion

as Peggy Forsburgh

Nancy Cushman

as Mrs. Halloran

Bill Fiore

as Howie Hunsacker

Rose Gregorio

Rose Gregorio

as Sylvia Finney

David Garfield

David Garfield

as Ticket Seller

Kim Hunter

Kim Hunter

as Betty Graham

Charles Drake

Charles Drake

as Howard Graham

Bernie Hamilton

Bernie Hamilton

as Chauffeur

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1968

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

English

Rating

7.3 / 10

Production Companies

Horizon Pictures • Columbia Pictures

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Where can I watch The Swimmer?

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What is The Swimmer about?

A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.

Who directed The Swimmer?

The Swimmer was directed by Frank Perry and released in 1968. It is a drama film.

How long is The Swimmer?

The Swimmer has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

Who stars in The Swimmer?

The cast of The Swimmer includes Burt Lancaster as Ned Merrill, Janet Landgard as Julie Ann Hooper, Janice Rule as Shirley Abbott, Tony Bickley as Donald Westerhazy, Marge Champion as Peggy Forsburgh and more.

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