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:

Featured in The Celluloid Closet (1995)

Soundtrack:

That Night

One man between two women spells trouble!

Great sexual tension, but quite subtle. Symbolism relating to the fox is very clever. The film is atmospheric, you can feel the cold as you watch it, plus the atmosphere of the ending will impact upon any feeling person. Anne Heywood is gorgeous, tantalizing; after I saw the film I wanted to see more of her. Her relationship to the fox will delight you. I felt sorry for her though and you may understand what I mean after you've watched it yourself. Sandy Dennis does not come across as a very sympathetic character. She plays the part of a shrew and is unpleasantly shrill. I can say that she is a fine actress and does the part very well even if you don't like the character she portrays. I found the story depressing in parts because of the bleakness of the women's situation before the man enters the scene. I had the feeling that they weren't going to make it on their own. If you don't like this film you need to ask yourself why and realize that perhaps you should expand your horizons. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.