Movie Description
The Swimmer
(1968)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Frank Perry
- Producer : Frank Perry,Roger H. Lewis
- Editor : Pat Somerset,Sidney Katz,Carl Lerner
- Cast : Burt Lancaster,Janet Landgard,Janice Rule,Tony Bickley,Marge Champion,Nancy Cushman,Bill Fiore,Rose Gregorio,David Garfield,Kim Hunter,Charles Drake,Bernie Hamilton,House Jameson,Jimmy Joyce,Michael Kearney,Richard McMurray,Jan Miner,Diana Muldaur,Keri Oleson,Joan Rivers,Cornelia Otis Skinner,Dolph Sweet,Louise Troy,Diana Van der Vlis,Philip Bruns,Alva Celauro,John Cheever,Lisa Daniels,Hugh Franklin,John Gerstad,Dennis McMullen,Eleanor Perry,Frank Perry,Marilyn Langner,Ray Mason
Cast
Ned Merrill
Julie Ann Hooper
Shirley Abbott
Donald Westerhazy
Peggy Forsburgh
Mrs. Halloran
Howie Hunsacker
Sylvia Finney
Ticket Seller
Betty Graham
Howard Graham
Chauffeur
Mr. Halloran
Jack Finney
Kevin Gilmartin
Stu Forsburgh
Lillian Hunsacker
Cynthia
Vernon
Joan
Mrs. Hammar
Henry Biswanger
Grace Biswanger
Helen Westerhazy
Biswangers' Pool Party Guest (uncredited)
Muffie (uncredited)
Man at Pool Party (uncredited)
Matron at the Biswangers' Pool (uncredited)
Denny (uncredited)
Bunkers' Pool Party Guest (uncredited)
Lifeguard (uncredited)
Woman at Pool Party (uncredited)
Man at Pool Party (uncredited)
Enid Bunker (uncredited)
Bunkers' Pool Party Guest (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Swimmer
Status Released
Release Information
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1968-08-09
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 35m
Production CompaniesHorizon Pictures,Columbia Pictures
Genres
- Drama