Red Fox
Synopsis
“Red Fox” tells a gripping contemporary tale of kidnapping, terrorism and political intrigue. Based on the book by Gerald Seymour, with a screenplay by James McManus, it tells the story of when Geoffrey Harrison (Brian Cox), a top executive with British Defence Industries, is kidnapped in Paris and, when held to ransom, his company and the British Embassy are unwilling to meet his captors demands. Wanting to avoid publicity and secure a lucrative French defence contract, matters are made worse when the British and French Governments refuse to negotiate with the kidnappers. Archie Carpenter (John Hurt), Head of Internal Security at BDI, is assigned to investigate the kidnapping, and finds an unexpected ally in an Paul de Vigny (Didier Flamand), an agent with the French MI5. As Harrison’s fate hangs in the balance, Carpenter risks his life in the fight to save him but the nightmare has only just begun…
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Toynton
- Screenplay & Story
- James McManus, Gerald Seymour
- Original Score
- Alan Parker
- Original Title
- Red Fox
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Celtic Films Entertainment, LWT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Toynton
James McManus, Gerald Seymour
Alan Parker
Ray Parslow
Adrian Bate, Muir Sutherland, Ian Toynton
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Toynton
Director
James McManus
Writer
Adrian Bate
Producer
Ian Toynton
Producer
Alan Parker
Original Music Composer
Ray Parslow
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Fox
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What is Red Fox about?
“Red Fox” tells a gripping contemporary tale of kidnapping, terrorism and political intrigue. Based on the book by Gerald Seymour, with a screenplay by James McManus, it tells the story of when Geoffrey Harrison (Brian Cox), a top executive with British Defence Industries, is kidnapped in Paris and, when held to ransom, his company and the British Embassy are unwilling to meet his captors demands. Wanting to avoid publicity and secure a lucrative French defence contract, matters are made worse when the British and French Governments refuse to negotiate with the kidnappers. Archie Carpenter (John Hurt), Head of Internal Security at BDI, is assigned to investigate the kidnapping, and finds an unexpected ally in an Paul de Vigny (Didier Flamand), an agent with the French MI5. As Harrison’s fate hangs in the balance, Carpenter risks his life in the fight to save him but the nightmare has only just begun…
Who directed Red Fox?
Red Fox was directed by Ian Toynton.
Who stars in Red Fox?
The principal cast of Red Fox includes John Hurt, Jane Birkin, Brian Cox, Didier Flamand, François Négret.
When was Red Fox released and how long is it?
Red Fox was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Fox?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Fox was composed by Alan Parker.
Is Red Fox based on a book or true story?
Red Fox is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gerald Seymour".