Swimming Instructor (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1979, Swimming Instructor is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean-Louis Trintignant, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Swimming Instructor stars Guy Marchand as Marcel, Jean-Claude Brialy as Logan, Stefania Sandrelli as Marie and Moustache as Zopoulos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Swimming Instructor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swimming Instructor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swimming Instructor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swimming Instructor (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swimming Instructor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swimming Instructor worth watching?
- Swimming Instructor holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swimming Instructor?
- Swimming Instructor stars Guy Marchand, Jean-Claude Brialy, Stefania Sandrelli, Moustache and Jean-Louis Trintignant.
- When was Swimming Instructor released?
- Swimming Instructor was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.