Swimming to Cambodia(1987)
Swimming to Cambodia Synopsis
Spalding Gray sits behind a desk throughout the entire film and recounts his exploits and chance encounters while playing a minor role in the film 'The Killing Fields'. At the same time, he gives a background to the events occurring in Cambodia at the time the film was set.
Swimming to Cambodia (1987) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Jonathan Demme, released on March 13, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Spalding Gray, Sam Waterston and Ira Wheeler. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Demme
- Writers:
- Spalding Gray
- Producers:
- Renée Shafransky
- Cinematographer:
- John Bailey
- Composer:
- Laurie Anderson
- Production:
- The Swimming Company, Cinecom Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Swimming to Cambodia (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Swimming to Cambodia before you stream it.
Swimming to Cambodia Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Swimming to Cambodia.
Cinématographe Blu-ray Promo Trailer
Trailer
Swimming to Cambodia trailer original with Spalding Gray
Trailer
Swimming to Cambodia
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Spalding Gray segment from Swimming to Cambodia (1987)
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Swimming to Cambodia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Spalding Gray
as Self
Sam Waterston
as Additional Cast from 'The Killing Fields' (archive footage)
Ira Wheeler
as Additional Cast from 'The Killing Fields' (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Demme, written by Spalding Gray, produced by Renée Shafransky.
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Swimming to Cambodia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 29 ratings.
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Swimming to Cambodia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Swimming to Cambodia online?
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Who stars in Swimming to Cambodia?
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The main cast of Swimming to Cambodia (1987) includes Spalding Gray, Sam Waterston and Ira Wheeler. The film was directed by Jonathan Demme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Swimming to Cambodia released?
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Swimming to Cambodia was released on March 13, 1987 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Swimming to Cambodia worth watching?
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Swimming to Cambodia (1987) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Swimming to Cambodia?
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Yes. The official Swimming to Cambodia trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.