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6.6 / 10(72 votes)IMDbR19691h 47mCanada, United States of America

That Cold Day in the Park

“How far will a woman go? How far will a 32 year-old spinster go to possess a strange, 19 year-old boy?”

Synopsis

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.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 8, 1969

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$500K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Altman
Screenplay & Story
Gillian Freeman
Original Score
Johnny Mandel
Original Title
That Cold Day in the Park
Country of Origin
Canada, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 47m
Production Budget
$500K
Production Studios
Factor-Altman-Mirell Films, Commonwealth United Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Altman

Screenplay & Story

Gillian Freeman, Peter Miles

Original Score & Music

Johnny Mandel

Director of Photography

László Kovács

Film Editing

Danford B. Greene

Producers

Donald Factor, Leon Mirell

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Peter Miles

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Altman

Robert Altman

Director

Gillian Freeman

Screenplay

Donald Factor

Producer

Leon Mirell

Producer

Johnny Mandel

Johnny Mandel

Original Music Composer

László Kovács

László Kovács

Director of Photography

Danford B. Greene

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Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About That Cold Day in the Park

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.

Who stars in That Cold Day in the Park?

The principal cast of That Cold Day in the Park includes Sandy Dennis, Michael Burns, Susanne Benton, David Garfield, Luana Anders.

When was That Cold Day in the Park released and how long is it?

That Cold Day in the Park was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.

Who composed the musical score for That Cold Day in the Park?

The original motion picture soundtrack for That Cold Day in the Park was composed by Johnny Mandel.

Is That Cold Day in the Park based on a book or true story?

That Cold Day in the Park is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Miles".

What is the age rating and content advisory for That Cold Day in the Park?

That Cold Day in the Park holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).