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The Swimmer (1968)

APPROVED 95 min  -  Drama  -   15 May 1968 (USA)
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Neddy Merrill has been away for most of the Summer. He reappears at a friends pool. As they talk, someone notices that there are pools spanning the entire valley... See full summary »

Director:

Frank Perry, and 1 more credit »

Writers:

John Cheever (story), Eleanor Perry

Stars:

Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard and Janice Rule
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Burt Lancaster ...
Janet Landgard Janet Landgard ...
Julie Ann Hooper
Janice Rule Janice Rule ...
Shirley Abbott
Tony Bickley Tony Bickley ...
Donald Westerhazy
Marge Champion ...
Peggy Forsburgh
Nancy Cushman Nancy Cushman ...
Mrs. Halloran (Nudist)
Bill Fiore Bill Fiore ...
Howie Hunsacker
David Garfield David Garfield ...
Ticket Seller (as John Garfield Jr.)
Kim Hunter ...
Betty Graham
Rose Gregorio Rose Gregorio ...
Sylvia Finney
Charles Drake Charles Drake ...
Howard Graham
Bernie Hamilton Bernie Hamilton ...
Halloran's Chauffeur
House Jameson House Jameson ...
Mr. Chester Halloran (Nudist)
Jimmy Joyce Jimmy Joyce ...
Jack Finney
Michael Kearney Michael Kearney ...
Kevin Gilmartin Jr.
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Storyline

Neddy Merrill has been away for most of the Summer. He reappears at a friends pool. As they talk, someone notices that there are pools spanning the entire valley. He decided to jog from pool to pool to swim the whole valley. As he stops in each pool his interactions tell his life story. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Swimming | Swimming Pool | Neighbor | Neighborhood | Injury  | See more »

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When you talk about "The Swimmer" will you talk about yourself? See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Der Schwimmer See more »

Filming Locations:

Connecticut, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, Horizon Pictures, Dover Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Cameo(John Cheever): (author of the short story "The Swimmer") at the pool party. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Shadow of light-rig clearly visible at the first pool party. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Donald Westerhazy: Where have you been keeping yourself?
Ned Merrill: Oh, here and there. Here and there.
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Connections

Referenced in Undercover X (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"Send for Me in Summer"
(Theme from 'The Swimmer')
by Marvin Hamlisch See more »