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The Swimmer Overview:

The Swimmer (1968) was a Drama - Romance Film directed by Frank Perry and Sydney Pollack (uncredited) 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 Films

I 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 Time

The 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 Noirish

The publisher seems keen to make us believe that this novel represents the emergence of a new John Le Carré or Graham Greene. Their copywriters should read a bit more Le Carré or Greene before making such comparisons, because they’re not doing Joakim Zander any favors. You won’t find i... Read full article

THE SWIMMER (1968)

By Terry on May 27, 2018 From Stardust and Shadows

All 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 poo... Read full article

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The Swimmer Quotes:

Ned Merrill: I'm cold. What's the matter with that sun? There's no heat in it.
Mrs. Hammar: Who gave you permission to use the pool?
Ned Merrill: I'm Ned Merrill.
Shirley Abbott: What's the matter with you? I'll get you a sweater.
Ned Merrill: No!
Shirley Abbott: You must be catching something.
Ned Merrill: How can I swim in a sweater?
Shirley Abbott: Listen, I'll drive you home.
Ned Merrill: No! I've got to *swim* home.
Shirley Abbott: For the love of God, why?
Ned Merrill: I've just got to. I've got to.
Shirley Abbott: I'll go get the car.
Ned Merrill: No! I can't go in a car, it's impossible. How can I?
Ned Merrill: Just one lane. I want to swim just one lane. Y-You don't understand.
Pool cashier: I understand you ain't got a half a buck. That's all I'm supposed to understand.
Ned Merrill: But can't you make an exception just this once? My house is right over there on the hill. I'll come straight back with the money.
Pool cashier: Get the hell out of there, mister.
Ned Merrill: This is the day Ned Merrill swims across the county.
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The Swimmer Facts
Burt Lancaster always insisted that this was both his best and his most favorite film of his career.
The scene between Burt Lancaster and Janice Rule was directed by Sydney Pollack.
Cameo(John Cheever): (author of the short story "The Swimmer") at the pool party.
Frank Perry did not finish directing this film because of creative differences.
Filmed in the summer of 1966 but not released until 1968.
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