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The Swimmer

PG19681h 35mFrank Perry
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"When you talk about "The Swimmer" will you talk about yourself?"

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

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Upper ClassMidlife CrisisConnecticutSwimming PoolNeighborSwimmerDisillusionmentBased On Short StoryPool PartyExistential Crisis

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Swimmer (1968) about?

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

Who stars in The Swimmer?

The Swimmer stars Burt Lancaster (Ned Merrill), Janet Landgard (Julie Ann Hooper), Janice Rule (Shirley Abbott), Tony Bickley (Donald Westerhazy), Marge Champion (Peggy Forsburgh). The film was directed by Frank Perry.

How long is The Swimmer?

The Swimmer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1968. It is rated PG.

Is The Swimmer worth watching?

The Swimmer holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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