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Swimming Instructor

1979 · 95 min Comedy Drama
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Le Maître-nageur
Year 1979
Country France
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Jean-Louis Trintignant
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (9 votes)

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Swimming Instructor has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1979. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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