Man on a Swing (1974)

Clairvoyant. Occultist. Murderer. Which?

Man on a Swing (1974) poster

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.

Director: Frank Perry
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lalo Schifrin
Cinematography: Adam Holender
Editing: Sidney Katz
Production: Jaffilms Inc., Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

police chief, based on true story, psychic, molestation, clairvoyant, pyschic, red herring

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Frank Perry
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Man on a Swing?
Man on a Swing was directed by Frank Perry.
Who stars in Man on a Swing?
Man on a Swing stars Cliff Robertson, Joel Grey, Dorothy Tristan, Elizabeth Wilson, George Voskovec, Ron Weyand.
How long is Man on a Swing?
Man on a Swing has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is Man on a Swing?
Man on a Swing is a Crime, Thriller, Mystery film.
Where was Man on a Swing produced?
Man on a Swing was produced in United States of America.