The Swimmer (1968) - Theatrical Trailer

THE SWIMMER takes place in an affluent Connecticut suburb, and for Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) it is where he confronts all of his dreams...and deceptions. According to Judith Crist, "Burt Lancaster gives the best performance of his career," as Ned, the troubled suburbanite, who one summer morning decides to "swim" home via the pools of his wealthy friends. Along the way he encounters several women from his past: a tempestuous teenage girl (Janet Landgard), teetering at the edge of adolescence and womanhood; his embittered ex-mistress (Janice Rule); and the sensual wife of an old friend (Kim Hunter). Ned's journey is one of embarrassments, humiliation and steamy passion. He passes from one scenario to another until he arrives home to an empty house...and to a startling self-revelation.

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[joeparkson]

Takes guts to do an entire movie in a swimsuit, let alone when you're in your 50s.

[TheSkwrk]

I was going to make a joke about this, then I realized I would just be making fun of myself

[cayetanohawaii]

I also meant to say, don't take your loved ones for granted.

[cayetanohawaii]

The thing I took from this movie, is that it is the REFLECTION of a man's life. He started out successful and happy with a good family and many friends. As he got to EACH pool, something new was revealed about him and his character. At the end, he arrives to an empty home. Obviously, he hurt his family and betrayed the one's he loved. Moral of story: Cherish your loved ones and don't do them wrong, or you may find yourself alone one day.

[Bandtrip50]

@Noodles37UK There are so many rumors about John Lennon's murder. Some feel Lennon was murdered by the CIA due to his anti-war position. Who knows? The military industrial complex makes billions with their wars. (See President Eisenhower's farewell

address on utube he warned about this to the American people)

By the way, I was one of the lucky few in 1965 that was able to see all 4 Beatles in person at Chavez Ravine (Dodger Stadium)

VERY EXCITING DAY!

[Noodles37UK]

@Bandtrip50 Too many people in the world now. All that static going about. Stars need to lock themselves away especially because of people like Mark Chapman. Lennon said he liked to just walk around Manhatten cos he felt safe and anonymous : (

[Bandtrip50]

@Noodles37UK On one of our American TV shows recently, a lady from England was on and described how she as a teenager in England

walked up to Paul McCartney's house back in the mid 1960's rang the bell and Paul McCartney himself

came to the gate! Imagine that happening today? LOL Crazy!

[Noodles37UK]

@Bandtrip50 Yeah, life was simpler then. Same with the UK. You knew where you stood. NOT so weird after all lol

[Bandtrip50]

Did anyone notice Joan Rivers with her natural face in the film?

She looks so innocent in the movie!

[Bandtrip50]

@Noodles37UK I liked that the United States was less crowded.

Why they opened the gates this wide is beyond me? Sucks.

[Bandtrip50]

I never heard of this movie. I enjoyed it.!Burt Lancaster looked great and in his 50's wow!

I just wish more information about his life was revealed. One has to guess but that in itself is fun.

Sounds like the character was quite a playboy that's what I got out of the film.

Great photography!

[MrEvilGuy]

Absolutely brilliant movie.