The Swimmer (1968 film)
The Swimmer: 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.
The Swimmer Overview
| Category | Drama |
| Production company | Horizon Pictures (GB) , Columbia Pictures (US) |
| Original language | en |
| Runtime | 1.583 Hour |
| Release date | 1968-08-09 |
| Spoken language | English |
| Rating | 73.61% |
| Vote Count | 216 |
The Swimmer - FAQ
What is Category of The Swimmer ?
Category of The Swimmer is Drama
What are the Production companies of The Swimmer ?
Production companies of The Swimmer are Horizon Pictures (GB) , Columbia Pictures (US)
What is the Original language of The Swimmer ?
Original_language of The Swimmer is en
What is the Run time of The Swimmer ?
Run time of The Swimmer is 1.583 Hour
What is Release date of The Swimmer ?
Release date of The Swimmer is 1968-08-09
Cast
- Burt Lancaster as Ned Merrill
- Janet Landgard as Julie Ann Hooper
- Janice Rule as Shirley Abbott
- Tony Bickley as Donald Westerhazy
- Marge Champion as Peggy Forsburgh
- Nancy Cushman as Mrs. Halloran
- Bill Fiore as Howie Hunsacker
- Rose Gregorio as Sylvia Finney
- David Garfield as Ticket Seller (as John Garfield Jr.)
- Kim Hunter as Betty Graham
- Charles Drake as Howard Graham
- Bernie Hamilton as Chauffeur
- House Jameson as Mr. Halloran
- Jimmy Joyce as Jack Finney
- Michael Kearney as Kevin Gilmartin
- Richard McMurray as Stu Forsburgh
- Jan Miner as Lillian Hunsacker
- Diana Muldaur as Cynthia
- Keri Oleson as Vernon
- Joan Rivers as Joan
- Cornelia Otis Skinner as Mrs. Hammar
- Dolph Sweet as Henry Biswanger
- Louise Troy as Grace Biswanger
- Diana Van der Vlis as Helen Westerhazy
- Philip Bruns as Biswangers' Pool Party Guest (uncredited)
- Alva Celauro as Muffie (uncredited)
- John Cheever as Man at Pool Party (uncredited)
- Lisa Daniels as Matron at the Biswangers' Pool (uncredited)
- Hugh Franklin as Denny (uncredited)
- John Gerstad as Bunkers' Pool Party Guest (uncredited)
- Dennis McMullen as Lifeguard (uncredited)
- Eleanor Perry as Woman at pool party (uncredited)
- Frank Perry as Man at pool party (uncredited)
- Marilyn Langner as Enid Bunker (uncredited)
- Ray Mason as Bunkers' Pool Party Guest (uncredited)
