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I just learned about the film in the recent book “Connecticut in the Movies” by Ileana Douglas. Burt Lancaster referred to The Swimmer as “Death of a Salesman in swim trunks”.

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Ileana Douglas is one of my favorite character actors. Not familiar with her work? You probably are without knowing it [1]. She was a stand out in Cape Fear particularly. I'd no idea she had written this. Will check it out. Thanks

[1] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illeana_Douglas#Film

Such a timeless story. There's literally a murder suicide case being tried right now less than ten miles away from where the movie was filmed, allegedly involving a somewhat similar scenario. (I don't want to give away the plot.)

Similar scenario to what? Most of the plot is so heavily interpretive that it's hard for two people to come away with the same understanding of the plot.

Just a guy who lost his job and couldn't replace it because of pride, cheated on his wife (maybe with multiple women?), and maybe became homeless?

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