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Movie poster: That Cold Day in the Park (1969)
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That Cold Day in the Park

1969 · 107 min Drama Thriller
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1969
Country Canada, United States of America
Genre Drama, Thriller
Director Robert Altman
Runtime 107 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (63 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Robert Altman

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

Sandy Dennis

Sandy Dennis

Frances Austen

Michael Burns

Michael Burns

The Boy

Susanne Benton

Susanne Benton

Nina

David Garfield

David Garfield

Nick

Luana Anders

Luana Anders

Sylvia

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Edward Greenhalgh

Dr. Stevenson

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Doris Buckinham

Mrs. Ebury

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Frank Wade

Mr. Ebury

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Rae Brown

Mrs. Parnell

Lloyd Berry

Lloyd Berry

Mr. Parnell

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