The movie “That Cold Day in the Park” is a drama-thriller released in 1969. It tells the story of a wealthy yet alone woman named Frances Austen who invites a young man from a nearby park to live with her. The film was directed by Robert Altman and features actors like Sandy Dennis, Michael Burns, and Susanne Benton. There are more interesting facts about this movie and its offstage details.
Where it Filmed?
Various locations in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, were used to capture the scenes of the movie. These include Tatlow Park, Granville Street, Killarney, and Panorama Studios. The city of Vancouver in its entirety was a significant filming location for the movie. The shooting of the film commenced on October 16, 1968, and was wrapped up by December 1968.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sandy Dennis | Frances Austen |
| Michael Burns | The Boy |
| Susanne Benton | Nina |
| Luana Anders | Sylvia |
| Edward Greenhalgh | Dr. Stevenson |
| Frank Wade | Mr. Ebury |
| Alicia Ammon | Mrs. Pitt |
| Rae Brown | Mrs. Parnell |
| Lloyd Berry | Mr. Parnell |
| Linda Sorensen | Prostitute |
| Michael Murphy | The Rounder |
| Henry Fleming Wood | The Boy 2 (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Actor Jack Nicholson had shown considerable interest in playing the role of ‘the boy’. In fact, he even had a discussion about this with director Robert Altman but was ultimately turned down by Altman, stating Nicholson was “too old” for the role.
- The movie was later featured in the 1991 film “No Skin Off My Ass”.
- A crucial quote from the movie is from Frances Austen: “I’m not going to get under the covers or anything. I’ll just lay on top. I have to tell you something. If you feel that you want to make love to me, it’s all right. I want you to make love to me. Please.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Tatlow Park, 2845 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2700649
- Longitude: -123.1696203
- Place ID: ChIJj9LmgVJyhlQRMSv-tmobp8U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tatlow Park, 2845 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1M8, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2454569
- Longitude: -123.1392135
- Place ID: ChIJZYR6dY5zhlQRSxziuQA2K00
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Granville St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Killarney, 2890 Point Grey Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2705341
- Longitude: -123.1704538
- Place ID: ChIJR68J9g1zhlQRt2e8Yj91Ll8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2890 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6K 1A9, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Panorama Studios, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.34463170000001
- Longitude: -123.1720759
- Place ID: ChIJm5usjGhuhlQRE4EAbGoHbvE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2202 Folkestone Way, West Vancouver, BC V7S 2X7, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2827291
- Longitude: -123.1207375
- Place ID: ChIJs0-pQ_FzhlQRi_OBm-qWkbs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
