Barefoot in the Park (film)

Barefoot in the Park
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGene Saks
Written byNeil Simon
Based onBarefoot in the Park
by Neil Simon
Produced byHal B. Wallis
Starring
CinematographyJoseph LaShelle
Edited byWilliam A. Lyon
Music byNeal Hefti
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • May 25, 1967 (1967-05-25) (United States)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Barefoot in the Park is a 1967 American romantic comedy film directed by Gene Saks from a screenplay by Neil Simon, adapted from his 1963 play of the same name,[1] starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda as a young newlywed couple. Paul, a conservative lawyer, marries the vivacious Corie, but their highly passionate relationship descends into comical discord in a five-flight New York City walk-up apartment. The supporting cast features Charles Boyer, Mildred Natwick, Herbert Edelman, and Mabel Albertson.

Barefoot in the Park was released theatrically by Paramount Pictures on May 25, 1967, to critical and commercial success, with critics praising its adaptation, light-hearted tone, and cast performances. The film grossed $30 million worldwide on a $2 million budget. For their performances in the film, Natwick was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and Fonda was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress. Simon received a nomination for the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

  1. ^ "Barefoot in the Park". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved April 19, 2016.