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4.0 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19991h 18mUnited States of America

The Lifestyle

Synopsis

Forget martinis and Austin Powers. This documentary is an unflinching portrait of the realities of "swinging," and it's not exactly a shaggadelic picture; in fact, the swingers we meet in the film are older, often lonely people. Most of them are simply looking to break out of their conventional, well-ordered lives by adopting "the lifestyle." Birds and bees may not do it, but we learn that monkeys do -- as well as 3 million Americans.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 17, 1999

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Schisgall
Original Title
The Lifestyle
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Studios
Swinging T Productions, Good Machine

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Schisgall

Department Leadership Roster

David Schisgall

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Lifestyle.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lifestyle

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Lifestyle about?

Forget martinis and Austin Powers. This documentary is an unflinching portrait of the realities of "swinging," and it's not exactly a shaggadelic picture; in fact, the swingers we meet in the film are older, often lonely people. Most of them are simply looking to break out of their conventional, well-ordered lives by adopting "the lifestyle." Birds and bees may not do it, but we learn that monkeys do -- as well as 3 million Americans.

Who directed The Lifestyle?

The Lifestyle was directed by David Schisgall.

Who stars in The Lifestyle?

The principal cast of The Lifestyle includes Dant'e Amore, Wild Bill Goodwin, Robert L. McGinley.

When was The Lifestyle released and how long is it?

The Lifestyle was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.