The Grey Fox

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The Grey Fox

PG,

1983,

1h 32m,

Western

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In this film based on a true story, Bill Miner (Richard Farnsworth) is a fearless stagecoach robber in the days of the Wild West. After he is arrested and jailed for more than 30 years, he re-emerges into a bustling new world. But Miner cannot give up his old ways. Soon he pulls off a successful railway heist and goes on the lam in British Columbia, where he falls for bold photographer Katherine Flynn (Jackie Burroughs). But Miner was not built for settling down.

Critics Consensus

The Grey Fox takes liberties with the real-life history that inspired it, but director Philip Borsos' aim is true -- as is Richard Farnsworth's work in the title role.

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Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune

Jun 3, 2020

3.5/4

As drama, the story is genteel to a fault, with nothing provocative or troubling to disturb our enjoyment of the scenery. This limits the achievement. And yet it casts a spell.

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

May 29, 2020

Lyrical and almost rapturous. Farnsworth is extraordinary.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Oct 23, 2004

3.5/4

Here's one of the loveliest adventures of the year, a movie about a stubborn, indomitable character who robs people because that's what he knows best.

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Alexander Miller

Film Inquiry

Jun 23, 2020

The Grey Fox is sizzling with an indistinct charm in that it's a film that exists on its own terms.

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Luke Parker

Dr. Filmlove's Film Reviews and Ratings

Jun 18, 2020

4/4

It's an adventure as bountiful as any, set in a world where appreciation and innovation left the Wild West behind, but allowed its sentiments to linger a little while longer.

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

Jun 12, 2020

Beyond its other pleasures, it's also a testament to the talent of first-time feature director Philip Borsos...

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Ron R

Jan 22, 2018

I just watched this movie again after 20 plus years. It held up well. I still love it.

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Richard Farnsworth

Bill Miner

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Katherine 'Kate' Flynn

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In this film based on a true story, Bill Miner (Richard Farnsworth) is a fearless stagecoach robber in the days of the Wild West. After he is arrested and jailed for more than 30 years, he re-emerges into a bustling new world. But Miner cannot give up his old ways. Soon he pulls off a successful railway heist and goes on the lam in British Columbia, where he falls for bold photographer Katherine Flynn (Jackie Burroughs). But Miner was not built for settling down.

Director: Phillip Borsos
Producer: Peter O'Brian
Screenwriter: John Hunter
Distributor: United Artists Classics
Production Co: Mercury Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 18, 1983, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): May 29, 2020
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 30, 2020
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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