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Foxfire

  • 19551955
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 32m
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6.2/10
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Jane Russell and Jeff Chandler in Foxfire (1955)
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In Arizona, during the 1950s, privileged white girl Amanda Lawrence marries half-Apache mining engineer Jonathan Dartland who dreams of finding gold in an old abandoned Apache mine.In Arizona, during the 1950s, privileged white girl Amanda Lawrence marries half-Apache mining engineer Jonathan Dartland who dreams of finding gold in an old abandoned Apache mine.In Arizona, during the 1950s, privileged white girl Amanda Lawrence marries half-Apache mining engineer Jonathan Dartland who dreams of finding gold in an old abandoned Apache mine.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Joseph Pevney
  • Writers
    • Anya Seton(based on novel by)
    • Ketti Frings(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jane Russell
    • Jeff Chandler
    • Dan Duryea
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  • Director
    • Joseph Pevney
  • Writers
    • Anya Seton(based on novel by)
    • Ketti Frings(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jane Russell
    • Jeff Chandler
    • Dan Duryea
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    • 20User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Jane Russell in Foxfire (1955)
    Jane Russell, Jeff Chandler, and Dan Duryea in Foxfire (1955)
    Jane Russell, Jeff Chandler, Dan Duryea, and Mara Corday in Foxfire (1955)
    Jane Russell and Jeff Chandler in Foxfire (1955)
    Jane Russell in Foxfire (1955)
    Dan Duryea and Mara Corday in Foxfire (1955)
    Foxfire (1955)
    Foxfire (1955)
    Jane Russell and Jeff Chandler in Foxfire (1955)
    Jane Russell and Jeff Chandler in Foxfire (1955)
    Jane Russell and Jeff Chandler in Foxfire (1955)
    Jane Russell and Jeff Chandler in Foxfire (1955)

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    Jane Russell
    Jane Russell
    • Amanda Lawrenceas Amanda Lawrence
    Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler
    • Jonathan Dartlandas Jonathan Dartland
    Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea
    • Hugh Slateras Hugh Slater
    Mara Corday
    Mara Corday
    • Maria - Hugh's Nurseas Maria - Hugh's Nurse
    Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane
    • Jim Mablettas Jim Mablett
    Frieda Inescort
    Frieda Inescort
    • Mrs. Lawrenceas Mrs. Lawrence
    Celia Lovsky
    Celia Lovsky
    • Princess Sabaas Princess Saba
    Eddy Waller
    Eddy Waller
    • Old Larkyas Old Larky
    • (as Eddy C. Waller)
    Robert F. Simon
    Robert F. Simon
    • Ernest Tysonas Ernest Tyson
    Charlotte Wynters
    Charlotte Wynters
    • Mrs. Mablettas Mrs. Mablett
    Robert Bice
    Robert Bice
    • Walt Whitmanas Walt Whitman
    Arthur Space
    Arthur Space
    • Foleyas Foley
    Beulah Archuletta
    • Indian Womanas Indian Woman
    • (uncredited)
    R.H. Baldwin
    • Hoist Operatoras Hoist Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Lillian Bronson
    Lillian Bronson
    • Mrs. Potteras Mrs. Potter
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Carroll
    • Mrs. Rileyas Mrs. Riley
    • (uncredited)
    James J. Casino
    • Mineras Miner
    • (uncredited)
    Albert Cavens
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph Pevney
    • Writers
      • Anya Seton(based on novel by)
      • Ketti Frings(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Amanda Dartland accompanies her half-Apache husband Jonathan to a mining community where he will supervise the excavation of an almost mythical Apache treasure. His jealous rages and macho attitude cause her much misery, while the excavation project is threatened by prejudice and fear. Amanda tries to bridge the cultural gap, and Jonathan must do the same, or he will lose her. Mesmerizing brief performance by Celia Lovsky as Princess Saba. —Molly Malloy <mailcall@intersource.com>
    • arizona territory
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    • mixed marriage
    • mining town
    • apache tribe
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    • Trivia
      This was the last American motion picture to be photographed on the three-strip Technicolor camera (mid-'54) and the last in that process to be released (July '55).
    • Goofs
      Celia Lovsky, who plays Princess Saba, has a distinctive Czechoslovakian accent that is exotic, but far from being Native American. She rolls "r"s and says "vill" instead of "will."
    • Quotes

      Saba: [Indicating, to a tour group, a gathering of young Apache boys on the Reservation] A child here has little contact with his father who, in the old days, was usually away hunting. Today, the father is still much away. He works on the Reservation cattle range. As you see, the little boys play, and have few responsibilities. But there comes a day when they are twelve. Here is a little one, ready to leave his mother and go with the men. From now on, he will work and hunt with the men. Eat and live with the men. He will no longer call his mother "Mother." He will call her by her tribal name, and he will never again be alone with her.

      Woman Tourist: Why is that?

      Saba: It is our custom. A boy of 12 does not cry, or ask help from a woman. Nor has she need for him. They get along without each other. This is one of the differences in our cultures.

      Man Tourist: I had no idea those customs were still followed.

      Saba: In this way, we preserve our racial dignity. This little boy will never again cry or be weak. He will rely on his own strength and independence and have no further need of anyone. And now, if you will step this way, the ceremonial dances are about to begin.

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      Referenced in Diminishing Returns: Batman (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Foxfire
      Music by Henry Mancini

      Lyrics by Jeff Chandler

      Sung by Jeff Chandler (uncredited)

    User reviews20

    Review
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    8/10
    A true period piece
    I stumbled into this movie (thanks TCM) and figured I'd give it 5 minutes to see if caught my attention. I stayed until the end. From the very beginning, this is a movie full of stereotypes, melodrama, and over-the-top acting. The story ends up providing most answers (and a bit of education) over the course of 92 minutes. Chandler and Russell create steam and energy that propel the movie at a very entertaining pace. Taking it in context, this is a wonderful period piece.
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    • Apr 28, 2020

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Esmer bomba
    • Filming locations
      • Kingman, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes

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