The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox

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The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox

PG

Released Apr 1, 1976

1h 44m

Western

Comedy

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Ne'er-do-well Charlie "Dirtwater Fox" Malloy (George Segal) helps outlaws steal a cool $40,000, then runs off with all the money. However, he doesn't count on Duchess (Goldie Hawn), a burlesque dancer and prostitute who manages to trick him out of the cash. As the gang Malloy had double-crossed comes looking to retrieve their loot, the pair team up and engage in some wacky shenanigans, including having her pretend to be a real-life duchess, while gradually falling for each other.

Steve Warren

The Barb (Atlanta)

What happens to them along the way is of no consequence, but helps the time pass amusingly. Unfortunately they're not as funny in the picture as they were at the Academy Awards plugging it.

May 9, 2023

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Jas Keimig

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

...the first act, centered around a colorful 19th-century dance hall, is worth it, particularly for Goldie Hawn fans...

Dec 9, 2021

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Ruth Batchelor

Los Angeles Free Press

Goldie Hawn gets a chance to really do her stuff.

Nov 18, 2019

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Strained comedy and action do not a good film make, even with Segal and Hawn starring.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 21, 2008

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Susan Granger

www.susangranger.com

Rated: 3/5

Jan 29, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 26, 2005

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Bill P

This is one movie that my wife and myself love to watch. We think its hysterical at times. The Critics need to loosen up. What they think whats bad, might be a excellent movie to someone else. Love George and Goldie together. Thought it was a great!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/23

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steve d

I didn't care about anything going on.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

True, it's not the greatest film ever made. But it is fun, cute, and I really loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

72% "One day on, six days off."-Amanda Quaid AKA Bluebird Aka The Duchess (Goldie Hawn) Funny banter, specially the smucko bit, but not as funny as it wants to be. Ta, ta.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

(** 1/2): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon13.gif[/img] Fun at times but, ultimately, it is a forgettable film.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

Cute looks can't save this film. It was pretty flimsy even for its time.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Melvin Frank

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George Segal

Charlie "Dirtwater Fox" Malloy

Goldie Hawn

Amanda Quaid

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Synopsis

Ne'er-do-well Charlie "Dirtwater Fox" Malloy (George Segal) helps outlaws steal a cool $40,000, then runs off with all the money. However, he doesn't count on Duchess (Goldie Hawn), a burlesque dancer and prostitute who manages to trick him out of the cash. As the gang Malloy had double-crossed comes looking to retrieve their loot, the pair team up and engage in some wacky shenanigans, including having her pretend to be a real-life duchess, while gradually falling for each other.

Director: Melvin Frank
Producer: Melvin Frank
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox
Rating: PG
Genre: Western, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 1, 1976, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 5, 2019
Runtime: 1h 44m