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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[TheSkwrk]

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

[MrEvilGuy]

Absolutely brilliant movie.

[vs800rider]

Without Lancaster, I don't think anyone would bother to watch it.

[jwahh]

In a weird way, it's genius.

[tgvas]

that would explain it

[waterloobridgefrance]

HOTDOG FETISH?

[waterloobridgefrance]

Ever not Evar

[waterloobridgefrance]

He ate a steak every day.

[mickeyh1961]

came upon this classic by accident it is a film I have watched several times and can see why it has become a cult classic in certain quarters.

[spinmonkey4401]

David Beckham running around in his skivvies sent me here.

[VYD239]

You loved it Shirley

[fallingwatersnz]

David Beckham sent me here