That Cold Day in the Park (1969)

  • R
  • 06/08/1969 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 53m

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.

Robert Altman

Director

Gillian Freeman

Screenplay

Peter Miles

Novel

Cast

Sandy Dennis's headshot

Sandy Dennis

Frances Austen
Michael Burns's headshot

Michael Burns

The Boy
Susanne Benton's headshot

Susanne Benton

Nina
David Garfield's headshot

David Garfield

Nick
Luana Anders's headshot

Luana Anders

Sylvia
Edward Greenhalgh's headshot

Edward Greenhalgh

Dr. Stevenson
Doris Buckinham's headshot

Doris Buckinham

Mrs. Ebury
Frank Wade's headshot

Frank Wade

Mr. Ebury

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