Man on a Swing (1974)A small-town police chief investigating a murder is offered help by a self-described psychic. However, when the chief discovers that the "psychic" is in possession of information known only... See full summary » Director:Frank PerryWriter:David Zelag Goodman (screenplay) |
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Title: Man on a Swing (1974)
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Lee Tucker
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| Joel Grey | ... |
Franklin Wills
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Janet Tucker
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Dr. Anna Willson
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| George Voskovec | ... |
Dr. Nicholas Holnar
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Ron Weyand | ... |
Dr. Philip Fusco
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Willie Younger
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Lane Smith | ... |
Ted Ronan
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Joe Ponazecki | ... |
Dan Lloyd
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Richie Tom Keating
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Patricia Hawkins | ... |
Diana Spenser
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Richard Venture | ... |
Man in Motel
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| Dianne Hull | ... |
Maggie Dawson
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| Gil Gerard | ... |
Donald Forbes
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Robert Dryden | ... |
Mr. Dawson
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A small-town police chief investigating a murder is offered help by a self-described psychic. However, when the chief discovers that the "psychic" is in possession of information known only to the police, he suspects that the man may be more involved in the case than he lets on. Written by Anonymous
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Clairvoyant. Occultist. Murderer. Which?Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
5 February 1975 (France) See more »Also Known As:
Der Mann auf der Schaukel See more »Filming Locations:
Milford, Connecticut, USACompany Credits
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Cliff Robertson plays the local sheriff who investigates the murder of Maggie Dawson, an attractive young woman. He is offered assistance by Joel Grey, a local psychic. As the plot develops, it becomes clear that either Grey, playing Franklin Wells, has psychic powers, or is involved in the murder. This is undeniably a "B" movie, but the acting, except for the always awful Elizabeth Wilson, is good-great. The writing is very good, with a scene when Robertson receives a Christmas card that shows how a good screenwriter can take an ordinary event and make it near terrifying. The way the sign of the motel scrawls across Robertson's police car window is very clever. Highly recommended.