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The Swimmer

1968-08-09 | Drama
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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.

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Burt Lancaster Ned Merrill
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Janet Landgard Julie Ann Hooper
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Kim Hunter Betty Graham
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Janice Rule Shirley Abbott
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Tony Bickley Donald Westerhazy
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Marge Champion Peggy Forsburgh
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Nancy Cushman Mrs. Halloran
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Bill Fiore Howie Hunsacker

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Columbia Pictures Film 1968 final piece not included.

Columbia Pictures Film 1968 final piece not included.

Leon Rifki White
In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

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This video shines a spotlight on THE SWIMMER, and also examines protagonist Ned Merrill, one of the most underrated ...

This video shines a spotlight on THE SWIMMER, and also examines protagonist Ned Merrill, one of the most underrated ...

TheMoZProject
Neddy Merrill (Burt Lancaster) discovers his old hot dog wagon at a pool party. From "The Swimmer" (1968).

Neddy Merrill (Burt Lancaster) discovers his old hot dog wagon at a pool party. From "The Swimmer" (1968).

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In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

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A fan-made trailer from the DVD.

A fan-made trailer from the DVD.

Mister Remaster
A young man swims across the rivers and lakes of Britain to a soundtrack of assorted nationalistic music. As he passes people on ...

A young man swims across the rivers and lakes of Britain to a soundtrack of assorted nationalistic music. As he passes people on ...

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In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

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The Swimmer (1968) - Directors: Frank Perry with Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard Soundtrack by: Marvin Hamlisch (Easy Four)

The Swimmer (1968) - Directors: Frank Perry with Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard Soundtrack by: Marvin Hamlisch (Easy Four)

davidfromlille
"The Swimmers" A film by Sophon Sakdaphisit (Director of Coming soon and Laddaland) In cinemas August 7 (Thailand) Official ...

"The Swimmers" A film by Sophon Sakdaphisit (Director of Coming soon and Laddaland) In cinemas August 7 (Thailand) Official ...

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The Swimmer (1968) available on DVD, November 2016 from Umbrella Entertainment. "I'm a very special human being.

The Swimmer (1968) available on DVD, November 2016 from Umbrella Entertainment. "I'm a very special human being.

Umbrella Entertainment
A man spends a summer day swimming as many pools as he can all over a quiet suburban town. Watch a review of THE ...

A man spends a summer day swimming as many pools as he can all over a quiet suburban town. Watch a review of THE ...

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This is a tribute to one of my favorite movies; 'The Swimmer' from 1968, starring Burt Lancaster, directed by Frank Perry.

This is a tribute to one of my favorite movies; 'The Swimmer' from 1968, starring Burt Lancaster, directed by Frank Perry.

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THE SWIMMER (1968) DIRECTED BY SIDNEY POLLACK, STARRING BURT LANCASTER, JANICE RULE, BERNIE HAMILTON, ...

THE SWIMMER (1968) DIRECTED BY SIDNEY POLLACK, STARRING BURT LANCASTER, JANICE RULE, BERNIE HAMILTON, ...

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In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

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My favourite scene with great acting. this film shows the antithesis to the american dream as a businessman loses everything ...

My favourite scene with great acting. this film shows the antithesis to the american dream as a businessman loses everything ...

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Want more TFH action? Check out THE MOVIES THAT MADE ME! Our podcast! Join Oscar-nominated screenwriter Josh Olson ...

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Columbia Pictures Film 1968 final piece not included.

Columbia Pictures Film 1968 final piece not included.

Leon Rifki White
In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

YouTube Movies
This video shines a spotlight on THE SWIMMER, and also examines protagonist Ned Merrill, one of the most underrated ...

This video shines a spotlight on THE SWIMMER, and also examines protagonist Ned Merrill, one of the most underrated ...

TheMoZProject
Neddy Merrill (Burt Lancaster) discovers his old hot dog wagon at a pool party. From "The Swimmer" (1968).

Neddy Merrill (Burt Lancaster) discovers his old hot dog wagon at a pool party. From "The Swimmer" (1968).

biederm
In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

YouTube Movies
A fan-made trailer from the DVD.

A fan-made trailer from the DVD.

Mister Remaster
A young man swims across the rivers and lakes of Britain to a soundtrack of assorted nationalistic music. As he passes people on ...

A young man swims across the rivers and lakes of Britain to a soundtrack of assorted nationalistic music. As he passes people on ...

abdulkadir özer
In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

YouTube Movies
The Swimmer (1968) - Directors: Frank Perry with Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard Soundtrack by: Marvin Hamlisch (Easy Four)

The Swimmer (1968) - Directors: Frank Perry with Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard Soundtrack by: Marvin Hamlisch (Easy Four)

davidfromlille
"The Swimmers" A film by Sophon Sakdaphisit (Director of Coming soon and Laddaland) In cinemas August 7 (Thailand) Official ...

"The Swimmers" A film by Sophon Sakdaphisit (Director of Coming soon and Laddaland) In cinemas August 7 (Thailand) Official ...

GTHchannel
All your favorite Crackle content has made the move over to http://www.Crackle.com. Create a free account and enjoy!

All your favorite Crackle content has made the move over to http://www.Crackle.com. Create a free account and enjoy!

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The Swimmer (1968) available on DVD, November 2016 from Umbrella Entertainment. "I'm a very special human being.

The Swimmer (1968) available on DVD, November 2016 from Umbrella Entertainment. "I'm a very special human being.

Umbrella Entertainment
A man spends a summer day swimming as many pools as he can all over a quiet suburban town. Watch a review of THE ...

A man spends a summer day swimming as many pools as he can all over a quiet suburban town. Watch a review of THE ...

Classic Flicks
This is a tribute to one of my favorite movies; 'The Swimmer' from 1968, starring Burt Lancaster, directed by Frank Perry.

This is a tribute to one of my favorite movies; 'The Swimmer' from 1968, starring Burt Lancaster, directed by Frank Perry.

My Lovely Dead Friends
THE SWIMMER (1968) DIRECTED BY SIDNEY POLLACK, STARRING BURT LANCASTER, JANICE RULE, BERNIE HAMILTON, ...

THE SWIMMER (1968) DIRECTED BY SIDNEY POLLACK, STARRING BURT LANCASTER, JANICE RULE, BERNIE HAMILTON, ...

CRAIGSWORLD1427
In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends.

YouTube Movies
My favourite scene with great acting. this film shows the antithesis to the american dream as a businessman loses everything ...

My favourite scene with great acting. this film shows the antithesis to the american dream as a businessman loses everything ...

stephen borsbey
Want more TFH action? Check out THE MOVIES THAT MADE ME! Our podcast! Join Oscar-nominated screenwriter Josh Olson ...

Want more TFH action? Check out THE MOVIES THAT MADE ME! Our podcast! Join Oscar-nominated screenwriter Josh Olson ...

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The Swimmer FAQ

On April 15, 2024, the IMDB rating of The Swimmer is 7.6/10, Rotten Tomato rating is 100/100, Metacritic rating is 0/100, TMDB rating is 7.0/10.
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 genre of The Swimmer is Drama.
On April 15, 2024, there were 5700 public reaction to The Swimmer including vainglorious, off balance, cathartic, hubristic, tetchy.
The casts of The Swimmer are Burt Lancaster starring as Ned Merrill, Janet Landgard starring as Julie Ann Hooper, Kim Hunter starring as Betty Graham, Janice Rule starring as Shirley Abbott, Tony Bickley starring as Donald Westerhazy, Marge Champion starring as Peggy Forsburgh.
The director of The Swimmer is Frank Perry.
The release date of The Swimmer is August 09, 1968.
Watch the official trailer of The Swimmer
The runtime of The Swimmer is 95 minutes.