The Swimmer
泳ぐ男
Synopsis
A rich and frail boy receives a threatening letter of kidnapping. Kazama, a swimmer, is hired as the son's bodyguard. While protecting the boy from the evil hands of the kidnappers, he also instils the taste of men into the boy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shūji Kataoka
- Original Title
- 泳ぐ男
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- ENK Promotion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shūji Kataoka
Shūji Kataoka
Department Leadership Roster
Shūji Kataoka
Director
Shūji Kataoka
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swimmer
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What is The Swimmer about?
A rich and frail boy receives a threatening letter of kidnapping. Kazama, a swimmer, is hired as the son's bodyguard. While protecting the boy from the evil hands of the kidnappers, he also instils the taste of men into the boy.
Who directed The Swimmer?
The Swimmer was directed by Shūji Kataoka.
Who stars in The Swimmer?
The principal cast of The Swimmer includes Shirō Shimomoto, Toru Nakane, Jun Hoshi, Yasuo Sasaki, Mayumi Matsumoto.
When was The Swimmer released and how long is it?
The Swimmer was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.