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The Belstone Fox

PG 1973 1h 43m Drama List
Reviews 71% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings
This live-action family film features Tag, a clever fox who is able to elude the dogs as well as the British hunters, including Stephen Durno (Dennis Waterman), who pursue him. During his early years, Tag befriends a hound named Merlin, and their bond remains strong, neither animal willing to attack the other. Although the relentless hunt for Tag leads to tragedy, the fox remains steadfast in his determination to stay alive and live free in the English countryside. Read More Read Less

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Tracy Moore Common Sense Media '70s drama about fox-dog friendship has very intense scenes. Rated: 3/5 Feb 11, 2015 Full Review Shane Burridge rec.arts.movies.reviews Starts off as a children's story but ends up like a landlocked version of 'Moby Dick' Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This live-action family film features Tag, a clever fox who is able to elude the dogs as well as the British hunters, including Stephen Durno (Dennis Waterman), who pursue him. During his early years, Tag befriends a hound named Merlin, and their bond remains strong, neither animal willing to attack the other. Although the relentless hunt for Tag leads to tragedy, the fox remains steadfast in his determination to stay alive and live free in the English countryside.
Director
James Hill
Screenwriter
James Hill
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 43m