The Big Swim (1963)
Shows Canada's top swimmers in training for the 1964 Olympic Games. In gymnasium and pool, under the critical eye of coach Ed Healy, they practise long hours to build strength and stamina. Their first test, shown in the film, was at the 1962 Canadian Swimming Championships, at which they carried off a number of trophies.
Director: Gilles Carle
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: January 1, 1963
Cast
- Thérèse Arbic - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Étienne Aubray - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Dick Pound - Self
- Ed Healy - Self
- Mary Stewart - Self
- Madeleine Sévigny - Self
- Alison Glendenning - Self
- Steve Rabinovitch - Self
Cinematography: Michel Thomas-d'Hoste, Jean-Claude Labrecque
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Gilles Carle
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Swim about?
- Shows Canada's top swimmers in training for the 1964 Olympic Games. In gymnasium and pool, under the critical eye of coach Ed Healy, they practise long hours to build strength and stamina. Their first test, shown in the film, was at the 1962 Canadian Swimming Championships, at which they carried off a number of trophies.
- Who directed The Big Swim?
- The Big Swim was directed by Gilles Carle.
- Who stars in The Big Swim?
- The Big Swim stars Thérèse Arbic, Étienne Aubray, Dick Pound, Ed Healy, Mary Stewart, Madeleine Sévigny.
- How long is The Big Swim?
- The Big Swim has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Swim?
- The Big Swim is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Big Swim produced?
- The Big Swim was produced in Canada.