Movies and TvShows featuring "swimming-the-english-channel" theme.

This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.

On a Clear Day is a comedy-drama film about a man named Frank who is facing unemployment after being laid off from the shipbuilding company where he has worked for many years. In order to regain his sense of purpose and self-confidence, Frank decides to swim the English Channel. Along the way, he faces various challenges and encounters unexpected friendships. The film explores themes of self-discovery, determination, and the power of community.

After murdering his lover, cross-channel swimmer Joy Webster, Derek Bond attempts to do same to her other boyfriend, Sheldon Lawrence. John Ireland plays an Interpol detective who stems Bond's homicidal hijinks. Black Tide was produced by Monty Berman in his pre-Saint days.

Mr. Magoo decides to sell his old house and plans to make an additional profit by selling off his furnishing as antiques. But, the near-sighted Mr. McGoo can think better than he can see, so he inflates the value to the tax-collector and lowers it to the antique dealer.