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The Swimmer (1968)

Poster for The Swimmer

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

Well-off ad man Ned Merrill is visiting a friend when he notices the abundance of backyard pools that populate their upscale suburb. Ned suddenly decides that he'd like to travel the eight miles back to his own home by simply swimming across every pool in town. Soon, Ned's journey becomes harrowing; at each house, he is somehow confronted with a reminder of his romantic, domestic and economic failures.

Cast & Crew

Director
Frank Perry
  • Profile picture of Burt Lancaster
    Ned Merrill Burt Lancaster
  • Profile picture of Janet Landgard
    Julie Ann Hooper Janet Landgard
  • Profile picture of Janice Rule
    Shirley Abbott Janice Rule
  • Profile picture of Tony Bickley
    Donald Westerhazy Tony Bickley
  • Profile picture of Marge Champion
    Peggy Forsburgh Marge Champion
  • Profile picture of Rose Gregorio
    Sylvia Finney Rose Gregorio
  • Profile picture of David Garfield
    Ticket Seller David Garfield
  • Profile picture of Kim Hunter
    Betty Graham Kim Hunter

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Keywords

  • connecticut
  • swimming pool
  • neighbor
  • swimmer
  • based on short story
  • pool party