description Barefoot in the Park (1967) Overview
Barefoot in the Park is a 1967 American romantic comedy directed by Gene Saks and adapted by Neil Simon from his own 1963 Broadway play. It stars Jane Fonda and Robert Redford, the latter reprising his stage role, as Corie and Paul Bratter, newlyweds adjusting to married life in a small sixth-floor Greenwich Village apartment. The supporting cast features Charles Boyer as an eccentric neighbor and Mildred Natwick as Corie's mother, with the film produced by Hal B. Wallis for Paramount Pictures.
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Who stars in Barefoot in the Park?
Barefoot in the Park stars Jane Fonda as Corie Bratter and Robert Redford as Paul Bratter. The 1967 film was directed by Gene Saks and adapted by Neil Simon from his own 1963 Broadway play.
What is Barefoot in the Park about?
The film follows newlyweds Corie and Paul as they adjust to married life in a cramped New York apartment. Their different personalities and the problems with the apartment create the central romantic-comedy conflict.
Is Barefoot in the Park based on a stage play?
Yes, it is based on Neil Simon's 1963 Broadway play of the same name. Robert Redford also reprised his stage role as Paul for the 1967 film adaptation.
Why is the apartment important in Barefoot in the Park?
The apartment turns everyday married life into a comic obstacle course, with practical problems adding pressure to Corie and Paul's relationship. Its poor condition and location also highlight the contrast between Corie's adventurous outlook and Paul's cautious nature.
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