The Swimmer

1968, 1h 35min -

In the affluent community of Westport, Connecticut, advertising executive Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) shows up at a distant neighbor’s pool clad only in swimming trunks. To return the few miles home, he decides to swim across Westport via the neighborhood pools. On the way Ned meets several women from his past: Shirley Abbott (Janice Rule), his embittered ex-mistress; Betty Graham (Kim Hunter), the sensual wife of an old friend; and Julie Hooper (Janet Landgard), a seductive young woman who once had a crush on him. Adapted by Frank and Eleanor Perry from the short story by John Cheever, THE SWIMMER is an enigmatic journey through the wilds of American suburbia.

"The Swimmer" — movie produced in USA and released in 1968. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.6 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 35min. "The Swimmer" is currently available for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Sky Store. Click on a playlink to watch it now!