Barefoot in the Park (1967)

Directed by

Gene Saks

Genre

romantic comedy

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 44m

Rated

NR

Rating

7.1 of 10 from 617 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A conservative young lawyer and his free-spirited new wife move into a tiny fifth-floor walk-up apartment in New York City. Their different personalities and the challenges of their new living situation lead to humorous arguments and misunderstandings.

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What happens

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, 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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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