IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
An unscrupulous agent for the Borgias suffers a change of heart when asked to betray a noble count and his much younger, very beautiful wife.An unscrupulous agent for the Borgias suffers a change of heart when asked to betray a noble count and his much younger, very beautiful wife.An unscrupulous agent for the Borgias suffers a change of heart when asked to betray a noble count and his much younger, very beautiful wife.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
Adriano Ambrogi
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Alan Asherman
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
Leslie Bradley
- Don Esteban
- (uncredited)
Eva Brauer
- Beatrice
- (uncredited)
James Carney
- Alphonso d'Este
- (uncredited)
Eduardo Ciannelli
- Art Dealer
- (uncredited)
Franco Corsaro
- Mattia
- (uncredited)
Eugene Deckers
- Borgia Henchman
- (uncredited)
Ludmilla Dudarova
- Vittoria
- (uncredited)
Giuseppe Faeti
- Priest
- (uncredited)
Kenneth Lang
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOrson Welles made this film during one of the several breaks in the filming of his own Othello (1951) (which he began in 1949 and which was not finished until 1951). Everett Sloane, whom he had cast as Iago in his own film, came with him into this one, with his role built up by extensive script rewrites by the uncredited Welles. This may have been partly an attempt by Welles to ensure that Sloane remained with him to complete "Othello" --- but, in fact, Sloane walked off the film, creating an extra difficulty for Welles, who never forgave him.
- GoofsThis story takes place during the time of Cesare Borgia, who died in 1507; however, the first scene of the movie--which shows Borgia with other characters--takes place in a room decorated with a fresco of Saint Michael by Federico Zuccari, who was born around 1540, and who started to work in Rome during the reign of HH Pius IV (1559-1565).
- Quotes
Cesare Borgia: It is my belief that everything, even death, can be turned into profit.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Saracen Blade (1954)
Featured review
This is a highly unusual movie simply because of the subject matter--the Borgias and the consolidation of power in the Italian states during the 15th and 16th centuries. I've gotta admit that this earns an extra point or two just for originality. Power plays a soldier of fortune--a role he is well suited for, as in many ways, it's almost like his pirate movies or Zorro! So, the transition is smooth. Also, the story and supporting actors are excellent. I recommend this film especially to lovers of old films and adventure movies. I think some teens and kids would also enjoy it, but considering the short attention-spans of most kids these days, you might think twice before having them watch this movie (or just force them to watch because it's good entertainment by gum!).
- planktonrules
- Mar 1, 2006
- Permalink
- How long is Prince of Foxes?Powered by Alexa
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Samuel Shellabarger's Prince of Foxes
- Filming locations
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $4,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
