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That Cold Day in the Park (1969)

R 106 min  -  Drama  -   8 June 1969 (USA)
6.9
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A rich but lonely woman, Frances Austen, one day invites a boy from a nearby park to her apartment and offers to let him live there.

Director:

Robert Altman

Writers:

Gillian Freeman (screenplay), Peter Miles (novel)

Stars:

Sandy Dennis, Michael Burns and Susanne Benton
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Cast

Cast overview:
Sandy Dennis Sandy Dennis ...
Frances Austen
Michael Burns Michael Burns ...
The Boy
Susanne Benton Susanne Benton ...
Nina
David Garfield David Garfield ...
Nick (as John Garfield Jr.)
Luana Anders ...
Sylvia
Edward Greenhalgh Edward Greenhalgh ...
Dr. Stevenson
Doris Buckinham Doris Buckinham ...
Mrs. Ebury (as Doris Buckingham)
Frank Wade Frank Wade ...
Mr. Ebury
Alicia Ammon Alicia Ammon ...
Mrs. Pitt
Rae Brown Rae Brown ...
Mrs. Parnell
Lloyd Berry Lloyd Berry ...
Mr. Parnell
Linda Sorensen Linda Sorensen ...
Prostitute
Michael Murphy ...
The Rounder
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Storyline

Robert Altman's sadly neglected film that, along with his later "Images", fits into the unconventional psycho-thriller mold. A bizarre story with Sandy Dennis as a spinster who takes in a handsome young man (Michael Burns) who is pretending to be mute. She imprisons the boy and supplies his every need, including a prostitute (Luana Anders), whom she goes out and brings home for Burns' pleasure. Written by alfiehitchie  

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Plot Keywords:

Spinster | Male Nudity | Male Rear Nudity | Independent Film | Based On Novel

Taglines:

HOW FAR WILL AWOMAN GO...to possess a 19 year-old boy?

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Az a hideg nap a parkban See more »

Filming Locations:

Panorama Studios, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Commonwealth United Entertainment, Factor-Altman-Mirell Films See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Israel:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)
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Trivia

Jack Nicholson was very keen on playing the role of 'the boy'. He even discussed it with 'Robert Altman' in his office. But Altman turned him down: "Jack, I think you're just too old." See more »

Quotes

Frances Austen: I'm not going to get under the covers or anything. I'll just lay on top. I have to tell you something. If you feel that you want to make love to me, it's all right. I want you to make love to me. Please.
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Connections

Referenced in No Skin Off My Ass (1993) See more »