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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. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    western
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Phillip Borsos
  • Producer:
    Peter O'Brian
  • Writer:
    John Hunter
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Production Co:
    Mercury Productions
  • Sound Mix:
    Mono
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Richard Farnsworth
Bill Miner, George Edwards
Jackie Burroughs
Katherine 'Kate' Flynn
Wayne Robson
Shorty (William) Dunn
Ken Pogue
Jack Budd, Hotel Manager
Timothy Webber
Sergeant Fernie
Gary Reineke
Pinkerton Detective Seavy
Dave Peterson
Louis Colquhoun
Don MacKay
Al Sims, Household Goods Salesman on Train
Samantha Langevin
Jenny, Bill's Sister
Tom Heaton
Tom
Phillip Borsos
Director
John Hunter
Screenwriter
Peter O'Brian
Producer
David Brady
Executive Producer
Frank Tidy
Cinematographer
Frank Irvine
Film Editor
Michael Conway Baker
Original Music
Bill Brodie
Production Design
Ian D. Thomas
Art Director
Kimberley Richardson
Set Decoration
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Audience Reviews for The Grey Fox

  • Jan 20, 2010
    Finally saw it thanks to TIFF's recent 30th anniversary airing. Unfortunately what could be Canada's greatest film is caught up on a poor distribution deal and hadn't been aired in decades. Despite damage to the original film, this one sparkles particularly due to the performances. Farnsworth steals the show as the train robber that we want to see succeed.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • May 25, 2008
    one of the great Canadian movies
    Adam M Super Reviewer
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