The Swimmer
When you talk about "The Swimmer" will you talk about yourself?
1968 · 95 min · ★ 7.4 · Drama
A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.
Directed by Frank Perry · Written by Eleanor Perry
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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 - N Nancy Cushman Mrs. Halloran
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Rose Gregorio Sylvia Finney -
David Garfield Ticket Seller -
Kim Hunter Betty Graham -
Charles Drake Howard Graham -
Bernie Hamilton Chauffeur
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