Movie
Barefoot in the Park
Overview
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.
Details
- Release date
- 1967-05-25
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Nancy Enterprises Inc. (I), Paramount Pictures, Hal Wallis Productions
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Robert Redford as Paul Bratter
- Jane Fonda as Corie Bratter
- Charles Boyer as Victor Velasco
- Mildred Natwick as Ethel Banks
- Herb Edelman as Harry Pepper
- Mabel Albertson as Harriet
- Fritz Feld as Restaurant Proprietor
- James Stone as Delivery Man
- Ted Hartley as Frank
- Doris Roberts as Hotel Maid (uncredited)
- Billie Bird as Drunken Neighbor (uncredited)
- Paul E. Burns as Bum in Park (uncredited)
Crew
- Gene Saks - Director
- Neil Simon - Screenplay
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