How long is The Swimmer (1968)?

The Swimmer (1968) is 1 hr 34 min long.

Who is Ned Merrill in The Swimmer (1968)?

Burt Lancaster plays Ned Merrill in the film.

What is The Swimmer (1968) about?

Well-off ad man Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) is visiting a friend when he notices the abundance of backyard pools that populate their upscale suburb. Ned suddenly decides that he'd like to travel the eight miles back to his own home by simply swimming across every pool in town. Soon, Ned's journey becomes harrowing; at each house, he is somehow confronted with a reminder of his romantic, domestic and economic failures, until a final visit with an old flame (Janice Rule) leaves him devastated.

The Swimmer (1968)

Name: The Swimmer (1968)
Duration: 94
Rating: 83

NR 1 hr 34 min

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How long is The Swimmer (1968)?: The Swimmer (1968) is 1 hr 34 min long.

Who directed The Swimmer (1968)?: Frank Perry

Who is Ned Merrill in The Swimmer (1968)?: Burt Lancaster plays Ned Merrill in the film.

What is The Swimmer (1968) about?: Well-off ad man Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) is visiting a friend when he notices the abundance of backyard pools that populate their upscale suburb. Ned suddenly decides that he'd like to travel the eight miles back to his own home by simply swimming across every pool in town. Soon, Ned's journey becomes harrowing; at each house, he is somehow confronted with a reminder of his romantic, domestic and economic failures, until a final visit with an old flame (Janice Rule) leaves him devastated.