Man on a Swing (1974)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Man on a Swing
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | — |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
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What is Man on a Swing about?
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 is a Crime, Thriller, Mystery movie, released on 1974-02-24, runtime 110 minutes.
Is Man on a Swing worth watching?
TMDB users rate Man on a Swing 5.9 out of 10 from 27 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Man on a Swing?
In the United States, Man on a Swing can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Frank Perry
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 as Dan Lloyd
- Christopher Allport as Richie Tom Keating
- Patricia Hawkins as Diana Spenser
- Richard Venture as Man in Motel
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