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The Swimmer (1968) | Criteria

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The Swimmer

English • 1968 • 1h 35m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

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

Included in
In the Deep End: Swimming Pools On-Screen
Position 2
Included in
American Psychosis: Five Films by Frank Perry
Position 2
Included in
November 2021
Position 90
Included in
Additions: January 2020
Position 64
Included in
Starring Burt Lancaster
Position 15

Credits

Crew

DirectorFrank Perry

WriterEleanor Perry

CinematographerDavid L. Quaid

ComposerMarvin Hamlisch

EditorCarl Lerner, Pat Somerset, Sidney Katz

ProducerFrank Perry, Roger H. Lewis

Cast

Burt Lancasteras Ned Merrill

Janet Landgardas Julie Ann Hooper

as Shirley Abbott

Tony Bickleyas Donald Westerhazy

Marge Championas Peggy Forsburgh

Nancy Cushmanas Mrs. Halloran

Bill Fioreas Howie Hunsacker

Rose Gregorioas Sylvia Finney

David Garfieldas Ticket Seller

Kim Hunteras Betty Graham

Charles Drakeas Howard Graham

Bernie Hamiltonas Chauffeur

House Jamesonas Mr. Halloran

Jimmy Joyceas Jack Finney

Michael Kearneyas Kevin Gilmartin

Richard McMurrayas Stu Forsburgh

Jan Mineras Lillian Hunsacker

Diana Muldauras Cynthia

Keri Olesonas Vernon

Joan Riversas Joan