Man on a Swing
1974, English. Directed by Frank Perry.
Clairvoyant. Occultist. Murderer. Which?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Frank PerryDirector
- Cliff RobertsonLee Tucker
- Joel GreyFranklin Wills
- Dorothy TristanJanet Tucker
- Elizabeth WilsonDr. Anna Willson
- George VoskovecDr. Nicholas Holnar
- Ron WeyandDr. Philip Fusco
- Peter MastersonWillie Younger
- Lane SmithTed Ronan
- Joe PonazeckiDan Lloyd
- Christopher AllportRichie Tom Keating
- Patricia HawkinsDiana Spenser
- Richard VentureMan in Motel
Details
- Released
- 24 February 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Zelag Goodman
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What Man on a Swing is based on
Man on a Swing is based on a true story.
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How long is Man on a Swing?
Man on a Swing runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Man on a Swing have a post-credits scene?
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Man on a Swing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Man on a Swing is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Man on a Swing on?
Man on a Swing isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Man on a Swing?
If you liked Man on a Swing, try V.I. Warshawski, The Trial of Billy Jack, Winter Kills.
Who directed Man on a Swing?
Man on a Swing (1974) was directed by Frank Perry and stars Cliff Robertson, Joel Grey, Dorothy Tristan.
What is Man on a Swing based on?
Man on a Swing is based on a true story.