Foxtrot
“a dance of seduction”
Synopsis
A Romanian aristocrat retreats to a desert isle with his wife and servants on the eve of World War II.
Top Cast
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Peter O'Toole
Liviu
Charlotte Rampling
Julia
Max von Sydow
Larsen
Jorge Luke
Eusebio
Helena Rojo
Alexandra
Claudio Brook
Paul
Max Kerlow
Captain
Christa Walter
Gertrude
Mario Castillón Bracho
Sailor
Anne Porterfield
Marianna
Anaís de Melo
Girl (uncredited)
Silvia Manríquez
Woman (uncredited)
David Schroeder
Sailor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arturo Ripstein
- Screenplay & Story
- H.A.L. Craig, José Emilio Pacheco, Arturo Ripstein
- Original Score
- Pete Rugolo
- Original Title
- Foxtrot
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Carvold, Conacine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arturo Ripstein
H.A.L. Craig, José Emilio Pacheco, Arturo Ripstein
Pete Rugolo
Álex Phillips Jr.
Peter Zinner
Gerald Green, Maximiliano Vega Tato, Anuar Badin
Department Leadership Roster
Arturo Ripstein
Director
H.A.L. Craig
Screenplay
Álex Phillips Jr.
Director of Photography
Peter Zinner
Editor
José Emilio Pacheco
Screenplay
Arturo Ripstein
Screenplay
Gerald Green
Producer
Pete Rugolo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foxtrot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Foxtrot about?
A Romanian aristocrat retreats to a desert isle with his wife and servants on the eve of World War II.
Who directed Foxtrot?
Foxtrot was directed by Arturo Ripstein.
Who stars in Foxtrot?
The principal cast of Foxtrot includes Peter O'Toole, Charlotte Rampling, Max von Sydow, Jorge Luke, Helena Rojo.
When was Foxtrot released and how long is it?
Foxtrot was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Foxtrot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Foxtrot was composed by Pete Rugolo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Foxtrot?
Foxtrot holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).