The Swimmer (Limited Edition)

Zavvi - The Home of Pop CultureOne of the few bona fide counter-cultural films to be produced by a major studio, The Swimmer is a sun-scorched and surreal suburban satire that boasts a fine performance from Burt Lancaster (Castle Keep, Buffalo Bill and the Indians) as Ned Merrill, the all-American man who one day determines to swim home to his Connecticut mansion via a series of pools in his neighbourhood.Directed by Frank Perry (Diary of a Mad Housewife) imbues Eleanor Perry's (David and Lisa, Ladybug Ladybug) adaptation of John Cheever's short story with stunning expressionistic flourishes, creating a true masterpiece of cinema.Product FeaturesHigh Definition remasterOriginal mono audioAudio commentary with Frank Perry biographer Justin Bozung (2022)The original New Yorker short story read by author John CheeverOriginal theatrical trailerIlleana Douglas trailer commentary (2019)Image gallery: promotional and publicity materialNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingLimited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Sophie Monks Kaufman, a profile of writer John Cheever, extracts from interviews with Frank Perry and Eleanor Perry on the making of the film, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film creditsLimited edition exclusive posterUK premiere on Blu-rayLimited edition of 5,000 copies for the UKMore extras to be announcedAll extras subject to change