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Vincent Canby, New York Times: As do few movies, The Swimmer stays in the memory like an echo that never quite disappears. Read more
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader: A resounding commercial flop, this has since been recognized as a signature 60s film, prescient in its view of American self-deception. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Burt Lancaster is superb in his finest performance. Read more