That Cold Day in the Park(1969)
“How far will a woman go? How far will a 32 year-old spinster go to possess a strange, 19 year-old boy?”
Overview
Frances Austen, a young, wealthy spinster, invites a mute teenager into her apartment after finding him freezing in the park next to where she lives. Despite her best efforts, their lack of communication only increases her sense of loneliness, as her possessiveness spirals into frightening new realms.
Director
Robert Altman
Studio
Factor-Altman-Mirell Films
Budget
$500K
Cast
Sandy Dennis
as Frances Austen
Michael Burns
as The Boy
Susanne Benton
as Nina
David Garfield
as Nick
Luana Anders
as Sylvia
Edward Greenhalgh
as Dr. Stevenson
Doris Buckinham
as Mrs. Ebury
Frank Wade
as Mr. Ebury
Rae Brown
as Mrs. Parnell
Lloyd Berry
as Mr. Parnell
Alicia Ammon
as Mrs. Pitt
Linda Sorensen
as Prostitute
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1969
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$500K
Production Companies
Factor-Altman-Mirell Films • Commonwealth United Entertainment
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What is That Cold Day in the Park about?▼
Frances Austen, a young, wealthy spinster, invites a mute teenager into her apartment after finding him freezing in the park next to where she lives. Despite her best efforts, their lack of communication only increases her sense of loneliness, as her possessiveness spirals into frightening new realms.
Who directed That Cold Day in the Park?▼
That Cold Day in the Park was directed by Robert Altman and released in 1969. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is That Cold Day in the Park?▼
That Cold Day in the Park has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in That Cold Day in the Park?▼
The cast of That Cold Day in the Park includes Sandy Dennis as Frances Austen, Michael Burns as The Boy, Susanne Benton as Nina, David Garfield as Nick, Luana Anders as Sylvia and more.
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