The Swimmer (1968) | |
| Director(s) | Frank Perry, Sydney Pollack (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | Roger Lewis, Frank Perry |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Romance |
| Top Topics | Romance (Drama) |
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The Swimmer Overview:
The Swimmer (1968) was a Drama - Romance Film directed by Sydney Pollack and Frank Perry and produced by Frank Perry and Roger Lewis.
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The Swimmer (1968): A Fable Starring Burt Lancaster
By 4 Star Film Fan on Feb 25, 2020 From 4 Star FilmsI am tempted to call The Swimmer a pretentious fable about the waters of life. It is set in the upper echelon of Connecticut society, but the same cross-section might hold true in California as well. In fact, one could say this film effectively extends the pool metaphor of The Graduate (1967). Becau... Read full article
The Swimmer (1968)
By Beatrice on Feb 14, 2020 From Flickers in TimeThe SwimmerDirected by Frank Perry Written by Eleanor Perry from a short story by John Cheever 1968/US IMDb lnk First viewing/Amazon Instant Burt Lancaster’s “Swimmer” takes a poke at Mid-Century prosperity and despair. After a long absence Neddy Merrill (Lancaster) shows up in h... Read full article
book: The Swimmer (2013; trans 2015 Elizabeth Clark Wessel) by Joakim Zander
By John Grant on Jan 10, 2020 From NoirishThe publisher seems keen to make us believe that this novel represents the emergence of a new John Le Carr? or Graham Greene. Their copywriters should read a bit more Le Carr? or Greene before making such comparisons, because they’re not doing Joakim Zander any favors. You won’t find in ... Read full article
THE SWIMMER (1968)
By Terry on May 27, 2018 From Stardust and ShadowsAll I can say is? wow? after this one with Burt Lancaster take risks? as a performer? and for story content.? ? THE SWIMMER (1968)? Directed by Frank Perry? is? a? stylish? journey of? Man: in this case? Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) to ‘swim home” in his neighbor’s pools which are ... Read full article
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Ned Merrill: This is the day Ned Merrill swims across the county.
Ned Merrill: I want my girls to be married in that house.
[Howard & Betty exchange confused glances]
Ned Merrill: Won't be long now. Our driveway looked like a parking lot today. Boys all over the place.
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Facts about
Frank Perry did not finish directing this film because of creative differences.
According to multiple biographies of Burt Lancaster, Barbara Loden's scene with Lancaster was reshot with Janice Rule as Loden's performance had overpowered him in the scene. Using Rule, whose performance was less powerful than that of Loden, restored balance to the scene.
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