---
title: "Man on a Swing"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/man-on-a-swing-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 131437
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Man on a Swing (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/man-on-a-swing-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Man on a Swing is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Jaffilms Inc., Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A skeptical cop teams with a flamboyant psychic to solve a teacher’s daylight murder."

### Why Watch
- Intriguing clash between rational police work and psychic claims
- Atmospheric 1970s mystery vibe
- Solid mystery that keeps you guessing

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow for modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s PG rating means it contains mild suspense and thematic tension suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, thriller, mystery, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/man-on-a-swing-1974#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Frank Perry
- **Networks / Studios**: Jaffilms Inc., Paramount Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central mystery of the film?
The story revolves around the murder of a young schoolteacher found dead in her car during daylight.

### Q: Who are the main investigators?
Police chief Lee Tucker and self‑proclaimed psychic Franklin Wills lead the investigation.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a crime, thriller, and mystery film.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on February 24, 1974.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The movie carries a PG rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Man on a Swing — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/131437)
- [Man on a Swing 65% (1974) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/82418-man-on-a-swing)
- [Swing Man (2000) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/86720-swing-man/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*