How far will a woman go? How far will a 32 year-old spinster go to possess a strange, 19 year-old boy?
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.
That Cold Day in the Park (1969) is a drama and thriller film directed by Robert Altman, released on June 8, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Sandy Dennis, Michael Burns, Susanne Benton and David Garfield. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
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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
Directed by Robert Altman, written by Gillian Freeman and Peter Miles, produced by Donald Factor and Leon Mirell.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 69 ratings.
"Frances Austen" (Sandy Dennis) is having a genteel lunch party with her friends when she spots a young man sitting on a park bench outside amidst an heavy rainstorm. Her guests all leave and she decides to fetch him in to feed, water and dry him off. He (Michael Burns) understands her ok, but he doesn't ever speak as she proceeds to chat (pretty relentlessly) to him before offering him a bed for the night. It…
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The main cast of That Cold Day in the Park (1969) includes Sandy Dennis, Michael Burns, Susanne Benton, David Garfield and Luana Anders. The film was directed by Robert Altman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
That Cold Day in the Park was released on June 8, 1969 and runs for 1h 47m.
That Cold Day in the Park (1969) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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