Barefoot in the Park
“Broadway's barest, rarest, unsquarest love play.”
Synopsis
In this film based on a Neil Simon play, newlyweds Corie, a free spirit, and Paul Bratter, an uptight lawyer, share a sixth-floor apartment in Greenwich Village. Soon after their marriage, Corie tries to find a companion for mother, Ethel, who is now alone, and sets up Ethel with neighbor Victor. Inappropriate behavior on a double date causes conflict, and the young couple considers divorce.
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Robert Redford
Paul Bratter
Jane Fonda
Corie Bratter
Charles Boyer
Victor Velasco
Mildred Natwick
Ethel Banks
Herb Edelman
Harry Pepper
Mabel Albertson
Harriet
Fritz Feld
Restaurant Proprietor
James Stone
Delivery Man
Ted Hartley
Frank
Doris Roberts
Hotel Maid (uncredited)
Billie Bird
Drunken Neighbor (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Bum in Park (uncredited)
Bill Derringer
Store Clerk (uncredited)
John Indrisano
Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 14, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15x
+$28M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Saks
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Simon
- Original Score
- Neal Hefti
- Original Title
- Barefoot in the Park
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $30M
- Production Studios
- Nancy Enterprises Inc. (I), Paramount Pictures, Hal Wallis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Saks
Neil Simon, Johnny Mercer
Neal Hefti
Joseph LaShelle
William A. Lyon
Joseph H. Hazen, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Saks
Director
Neil Simon
Screenplay
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
William A. Lyon
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Neal Hefti
Original Music Composer
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barefoot in the Park
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barefoot in the Park about?
In this film based on a Neil Simon play, newlyweds Corie, a free spirit, and Paul Bratter, an uptight lawyer, share a sixth-floor apartment in Greenwich Village. Soon after their marriage, Corie tries to find a companion for mother, Ethel, who is now alone, and sets up Ethel with neighbor Victor. Inappropriate behavior on a double date causes conflict, and the young couple considers divorce.
Who directed Barefoot in the Park?
Barefoot in the Park was directed by Gene Saks.
Who stars in Barefoot in the Park?
The principal cast of Barefoot in the Park includes Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Charles Boyer, Mildred Natwick, Herb Edelman.
When was Barefoot in the Park released and how long is it?
Barefoot in the Park was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Barefoot in the Park?
Barefoot in the Park had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $30M at the worldwide box office (15 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Barefoot in the Park?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barefoot in the Park was composed by Neal Hefti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barefoot in the Park?
Barefoot in the Park holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).