Description
A man sets out on what he thinks is an adventure but is instead a devastating portrait of the American Dream.
Grindhouse Releasing is proud to present the ultimate late-60s studio-produced cult film, THE SWIMMER. In his finest performance, Burt Lancaster stars as Ned Merrill, a man who confronts his destiny by swimming home, pool by pool, through the suburban nightmare of upper class East coast society. Based on the acclaimed short-story by John Cheever, and directed by Frank Perry (DIARY OF A MAD HOUSEWIFE, MOMMIE DEAREST), THE SWIMMER is film like no other, a feature-length TWILIGHT ZONE episode by way of THE NEW YORKER.
Media
Bonus Materials
- The original NEW YORKER short story read by author John Cheever
- Rare production stills from the lost alternate scenes
- Liner notes by director Stuart Gordon (RE-ANIMATOR)
- Extensive still galleries, trailers and TV spots
- Additional interviews with Joanna Lancaster, swimming instructor Bob Horn, composer Marvin Hamlisch, editor Sidney Katz, and assistant directors Michael Hertzberg and Ted Zachary
- Spectacular digital restoration created from 4K scans for optimal picture quality
- Revealing, in-depth interviews with stars Janet Landgard, Marge Champion and Joan Rivers
Cast & Crew
Actors:- Burt Lancaster
- Janice Rule
- Marge Champion
- David Garfield
- Kim Hunter
- Charles Drake
Director: Sydney Pollack
Director: Frank Perry
Producer: Frank Perry
Producer: Roger Lewis
Producers: Frank Perry
Producers: Roger Lewis
Additional Details
Label: Grindhouse Releasing
Genre: Drama
Language: English
Run Time: 95 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 03/25/14
UPC: 797679001024
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