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The Swimmer
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The Swimmer

1968-08-09 · 95 min · ★ 7.3

Drama

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

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Directors
Frank Perry
Production companies
Horizon Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterNed Merrill
Janet LandgardJanet LandgardJulie Ann Hooper
Janice RuleJanice RuleShirley Abbott
Tony BickleyTony BickleyDonald Westerhazy
Marge ChampionMarge ChampionPeggy Forsburgh
Nancy CushmanMrs. Halloran
Bill FioreHowie Hunsacker
Rose GregorioRose GregorioSylvia Finney
David GarfieldDavid GarfieldTicket Seller
Kim HunterKim HunterBetty Graham
Charles DrakeCharles DrakeHoward Graham
Bernie HamiltonBernie HamiltonChauffeur
House JamesonHouse JamesonMr. Halloran
Jimmy JoyceJack Finney
Michael KearneyKevin Gilmartin
Richard McMurrayStu Forsburgh
Jan MinerJan MinerLillian Hunsacker
Diana MuldaurDiana MuldaurCynthia
Keri OlesonVernon
Joan RiversJoan RiversJoan

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