The Swimmer
“When you talk about "The Swimmer" will you talk about yourself?”
Synopsis
A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Swimmer (1968) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-09
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Ned Merrill
Janet Landgard
Julie Ann Hooper
Janice Rule
Shirley Abbott
Tony Bickley
Donald Westerhazy
Marge Champion
Peggy Forsburgh
Nancy Cushman
Mrs. Halloran
Bill Fiore
Howie Hunsacker
Rose Gregorio
Sylvia Finney
David Garfield
Ticket Seller
Kim Hunter
Betty Graham
Charles Drake
Howard Graham
Bernie Hamilton
Chauffeur
House Jameson
Mr. Halloran
Jimmy Joyce
Jack Finney
Michael Kearney
Kevin Gilmartin
Richard McMurray
Stu Forsburgh
Jan Miner
Lillian Hunsacker
Diana Muldaur
Cynthia
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor Perry
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- The Swimmer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Horizon Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Perry
Eleanor Perry, John Cheever
Marvin Hamlisch
Felix Trimboli, David L. Quaid, Michael Nebbia
Sidney Katz, Carl Lerner, Pat Somerset
Frank Perry, Roger H. Lewis, Sam Spiegel
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Perry
Director
Sidney Katz
Editor
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Carl Lerner
Editor
Frank Perry
Producer
Pat Somerset
Editor
David L. Quaid
Director of Photography
Roger H. Lewis
Producer
Eleanor Perry
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Swimmer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swimmer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Swimmer about?
A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.
Who directed The Swimmer?
The Swimmer was directed by Frank Perry.
Who stars in The Swimmer?
The principal cast of The Swimmer includes Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule, Tony Bickley, Marge Champion.
When was The Swimmer released and how long is it?
The Swimmer was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Swimmer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swimmer was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Swimmer?
The Swimmer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).