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The Swimmer (1968)

★ 7.6M/PG91 minDirector: Sydney Pollack

1968 drama film by Frank Perry

The Swimmer is a 1968 American drama film directed by Frank Perry. Starring Burt Lancaster in the title role, the film is based on the 1964 short story "The Swimmer" by John Cheever (which originally appeared in the July 18, 1964, issue of The New Yorker) as adapted by Eleanor Perry.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Swimmer about?
The Swimmer (1968) — Neddy Merrill has been away for most of the Summer. He reappears at a friend's pool. As they talk, someone notices that there are pools spanning the entire valley. He decided to jog from pool to pool to swim across the whole valley. As he stops in each pool his interactions tell
Is The Swimmer based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Swimmer scary?
Content rating: M/PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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