The Fox

– Two women who live a quiet life on a farm in rural Canada are surprised by the visit of the former t..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1967
The Fox (1967)

Two women who live a quiet life on a farm in rural Canada are surprised by the visit of the former tenant’s grandson.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

07 Feb 1968

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Mark Rydell

Writer:

Lewis John Carlino (screenplay), Howard Koch (screenplay), D.H. Lawrence (novel)

Main Actors:

Sandy Dennis, Anne Heywood, Keir Dullea, Glynne Morris

Plot:

Based on D.H. Lawrence's novella about two young women - sickly, chattering Jill Banford and quiet, strong Ellen March - who are trying, hopelessly, to run a chicken farm in Canada. A gentle but powerful man named Paul Renfield who used to live on their farm returns and puts things in order. But his proposal of marriage to Ellen awakens the homosexuality dormant in the girls: Jill uses her weakness to make Ellen feel protective, and the women become active lovers.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 5 nominations.

Production:

MGM Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
57%