Movie

Swimming Instructor

★ 5.8(10)19791h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Jean-Louis Trintignant
Release date: 1979-03-28
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Nadja Films

About Swimming Instructor

Swimming Instructor is a 1979 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Jean-Louis Trintignant, starring Guy Marchand, Jean-Claude Brialy and Stefania Sandrelli. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Swimming Instructor in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Marie, the charming daughter of Italian immigrants, has a dream : to become rich. In Roubaix, where she lives, she meets and marries small-time crooner Marcel Potier. Together they leave for the South of France where they live happily but poorly. Now, Marie hasn't forgotten her hopes of wealth and with this aim still in mind she pushes Marcel into becoming the swimming instructor of Achille Zopoulos, an oil tycoon.

Cast

Guy Marchand

Marcel

Jean-Claude Brialy

Logan

Stefania Sandrelli

Marie

Moustache

Zopoulos

Jean-Louis Trintignant

le jardinier

Benoît Ferreux

le garagiste

Christian Marquand

Paul

François Perrot

Maître Dalloz

Serge Marquand

Alfredo

Themes & keywords

greedmarathonteacherwealthdeath

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Swimming Instructor in Canada?+

Swimming Instructor is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Swimming Instructor on Netflix?+

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How long is Swimming Instructor?+

Swimming Instructor has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Swimming Instructor?+

Swimming Instructor stars Guy Marchand, Jean-Claude Brialy, Stefania Sandrelli, Moustache and Jean-Louis Trintignant.

When did Swimming Instructor come out?+

Swimming Instructor is a 1979 movie directed by Jean-Louis Trintignant.

What genre is Swimming Instructor?+

Swimming Instructor is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Swimming Instructor?+

Swimming Instructor was directed by Jean-Louis Trintignant.