description The Swimmer Overview
The Swimmer is a 1968 drama exploring themes of disillusionment and lost innocence. Burt Lancaster portrays a man’s increasingly fraught swim across California, adapted from John Cheever's acclaimed short story. The film examines the decay of social connections and personal identity within a changing America. It resonates with viewers interested in character-driven narratives examining midlife anxieties and the erosion of idealized past experiences.
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info The Swimmer Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1968 |
help The Swimmer FAQ
What is the premise of The Swimmer?
The Swimmer is a 1968 drama about a man who swims from pool to pool along the California coast. Burt Lancaster plays the lead role.
What is the source material for the screenplay?
The film is adapted from a short story by John Cheever. This literary source is often cited in serious film catalog descriptions.
Who directed and wrote the film?
Frank Perry directed The Swimmer, and the screenplay is credited to Eleanor Perry. Those credits are useful for distinguishing it from other 1960s dramas.
What mood and structure should I expect?
The story is presented as a progressively unsettling personal journey rather than a conventional sports or action narrative. Its reputation is tied to that unsettling tonal shift.
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