Man on a Swing
“Clairvoyant. Occultist. Murderer. Which?”
Synopsis
When a young schoolteacher is found dead in her car in a parking lot in broad daylight, police chief Lee Tucker can find no clues pointing to her killer. Flamboyant self-proclaimed psychic Franklin Wills offers his help to the skeptical policeman, and, when his supposed visions about the case begin to reveal clues and information that only the killer could possibly have known, he becomes a suspect himself.
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Cliff Robertson
Lee Tucker
Joel Grey
Franklin Wills
Dorothy Tristan
Janet Tucker
Elizabeth Wilson
Dr. Anna Willson
George Voskovec
Dr. Nicholas Holnar
Ron Weyand
Dr. Philip Fusco
Peter Masterson
Willie Younger
Lane Smith
Ted Ronan
Joe Ponazecki
Dan Lloyd
Christopher Allport
Richie Tom Keating
Patricia Hawkins
Diana Spenser
Richard Venture
Man in Motel
Dianne Hull
Maggie Dawson
Gil Gerard
Donald Forbes
Robert Dryden
Mr. Dawson
Alice Drummond
Mrs. Dawson
Richard McKenzie
Sam Gallagher
Brendan Fay
Father Connally
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- David Zelag Goodman
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Man on a Swing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Jaffilms Inc., Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Perry
David Zelag Goodman, William Arthur Clark
Lalo Schifrin
Adam Holender
Sidney Katz
Howard B. Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Adam Holender
Director of Photography
Howard B. Jaffe
Producer
Frank Perry
Director
Sidney Katz
Editor
Joel Schiller
Production Design
David Zelag Goodman
Screenplay
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man on a Swing
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What is Man on a Swing about?
When a young schoolteacher is found dead in her car in a parking lot in broad daylight, police chief Lee Tucker can find no clues pointing to her killer. Flamboyant self-proclaimed psychic Franklin Wills offers his help to the skeptical policeman, and, when his supposed visions about the case begin to reveal clues and information that only the killer could possibly have known, he becomes a suspect himself.
Who directed Man on a Swing?
Man on a Swing was directed by Frank Perry.
Who stars in Man on a Swing?
The principal cast of Man on a Swing includes Cliff Robertson, Joel Grey, Dorothy Tristan, Elizabeth Wilson, George Voskovec.
When was Man on a Swing released and how long is it?
Man on a Swing was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Man on a Swing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man on a Swing was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Is Man on a Swing based on a book or true story?
Man on a Swing is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William Arthur Clark".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man on a Swing?
Man on a Swing holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).