The Fox (1967)

User Rating:

6.8/10   

Director:

Mark Rydell

Writers:

Lewis John Carlino (screenplay)
Howard Koch (screenplay)

Release Date:

7 February 1968 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

The Fox ... symbol of the male.

Plot:

Based on D.H. Lawrence's novella about two young women - sickly, chattering Jill Banford and quiet, strong Ellen March - who are trying...

Plot Keywords:

Farm | Lesbian | Homophobia | Solitude | Animal In Title

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 5 nominations

Cast

Sandy Dennis	...	Jill Banford
Anne Heywood	...	Ellen March
Keir Dullea	...	Paul Renfield
Glynne Morris	...	Overstreet, Estate Agent (as Glyn Morris)

Also Known As:

D.H. Lawrence's The Fox (USA) (complete title)

Runtime:

110 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:X (cut) | USA:R (original rating) | West Germany:18 | USA:PG (edited for re-rating) (1973)

Filming Locations:

Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Motion Pictures International

Quotes:

Paul Renfield: Maybe you need a man around the place... make things more efficient.
Ellen March: It isn't a question of efficiency. We just don't believe in working that hard.
Paul Renfield: Why did you start?
Jill Banford: Oh... um... The good life, independence, and that sort of thing...
Paul Renfield: Tell me. Have you ever tried talking to them?
Jill Banford: To...?
Paul Renfield: The chickens. Grandpa did it all the time. He used to go out there and he'd have a real heart-to-heart with them about how they weren't doing well by him, and how he's spending good money for feed. And the next morning there'd be eggs all over the place.
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Movie Connections:

Referenced in Prey (1978)

Soundtrack:

That Night

i saw this movie in 1970

I loved this movie. I wish it were on DVD or VHS. I have no idea why it was never released for either medium. Some people now would find it a bit trifling, but it was very moving. The visuals and soundtrack were stunning.

There is the love between the two women. The love between the man and the woman. The pain and agony of both. The mysterious. And all of this in the cold and beautiful and desolate loneliness of winter. Picture the fox at the stream in the midst of the snow and barren trees. The warmth of love of the two women. The searing passion of the man and the woman. Why wouldn't anyone love this movie? Why isn't is available?