Barefoot in the Park (film)

Barefoot in the Park
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Gene Saks
Written by	Neil Simon
Based on	Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon
Produced by	Hal B. Wallis
Starring	Robert Redford Jane Fonda Charles Boyer Mildred Natwick
Cinematography	Joseph LaShelle
Edited by	William A. Lyon
Music by	Neal Hefti
Production companies	Hal Wallis Productions Nancy Enterprises Inc.
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date	May 25, 1967 (1967-05-25) (United States)
Running time	106 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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.