The Swimmer (1968) The Swimmer

The Swimmer ★★★½ 1968 (PG) A lonely suburbanite swims an existential swath through the pools of his neighborhood landscape in an effort at self-discovery. A surreal, strangely compelling work based on a story by John Cheever. 94m/C VHS. Burt Lancaster, Janice Rule, Janet Landgard, Marge Champion, Kim Hunter, Rose Gregorio, John David Garfield; Director: Frank Perry; Cameo: Marvin Hamlisch.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1968
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 94
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Janet Landgard
Actor Burt Lancaster
Actor Janice Rule
Actor Kim Hunter
Actor Rose Gregorio
Actor Marge Champion
Actor John David Garfield
Cameo Marvin Hamlisch
Director Frank Perry