Man on a Swing(1974)
Clairvoyant. Occultist. Murderer. Which?
Man on a Swing Synopsis
When a young schoolteacher is found dead in her car in a parking lot in broad daylight, police chief Lee Tucker can find no clues pointing to her killer. Flamboyant self-proclaimed psychic Franklin Wills offers his help to the skeptical policeman, and, when his supposed visions about the case begin to reveal clues and information that only the killer could possibly have known, he becomes a suspect himself.
Man on a Swing (1974) is a crime, thriller and mystery film directed by Frank Perry, released on February 24, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Cliff Robertson, Joel Grey, Dorothy Tristan and Elizabeth Wilson. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Perry
- Writers:
- William Arthur Clark, David Zelag Goodman
- Producers:
- Howard B. Jaffe
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Holender
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- Jaffilms Inc., Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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Man on a Swing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cliff Robertson
as Lee Tucker
Joel Grey
as Franklin Wills
Dorothy Tristan
as Janet Tucker
Elizabeth Wilson
as Dr. Anna Willson
George Voskovec
as Dr. Nicholas Holnar
Ron Weyand
as Dr. Philip Fusco
Peter Masterson
as Willie Younger
Lane Smith
as Ted Ronan
- Joe Ponazecki
Joe Ponazecki
as Dan Lloyd
Christopher Allport
as Richie Tom Keating
- Patricia Hawkins
Patricia Hawkins
as Diana Spenser
Richard Venture
as Man in Motel
Key crew
Directed by Frank Perry, written by William Arthur Clark and David Zelag Goodman, produced by Howard B. Jaffe.
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Man on a Swing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 27 ratings.
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Man on a Swing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Man on a Swing online?
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Man on a Swing (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Man on a Swing?
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The main cast of Man on a Swing (1974) includes Cliff Robertson, Joel Grey, Dorothy Tristan, Elizabeth Wilson and George Voskovec. The film was directed by Frank Perry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Man on a Swing released?
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Man on a Swing was released on February 24, 1974 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Man on a Swing worth watching?
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Man on a Swing (1974) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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