The Grey Fox
“In 1901, after 33 years in San Quentin Prison, Bill Miner, "The Gentleman Bandit", was released into the Twentieth Century.”
Synopsis
Old West highwayman Bill Miner, known to Pinkertons as "The Gentleman Bandit," is released in 1901 after 33 years in prison. A genial and charming old man, he re-enters a world unfamiliar to him, and returns to the only thing that gives him purpose — robbery.
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The Grey Fox (1982) – Official Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-21
Top Cast
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Richard Farnsworth
Bill Miner
Jackie Burroughs
Kate
Ken Pogue
Jack Budd
Wayne Robson
Shorty
Timothy Webber
Fernie
Gary Reineke
Detective Seavey
David Petersen
Louis Colquhoun
Don MacKay
Al Sims
Samantha Langevin
Jenny
Tom Heaton
Tom
Jim McLarty
Accomplice
George Dawson
Accomplice
Ray Michal
Gunsmith
Stephen E. Miller
Danny Young
David L. Crowley
Oregon Train Crew - Engineer
Frank C. Turner
Hotel Clerk
David Ackridge
The Mountie
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.33x
+$1.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Borsos
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hunter
- Original Score
- Michael Conway Baker
- Original Title
- The Grey Fox
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Mercury Pictures, David Brady Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Borsos
John Hunter
Michael Conway Baker
Frank Tidy
Frank Irvine
Peter O'Brian, David Brady
Department Leadership Roster
Peter O'Brian
Producer
John Hunter
Writer
Phillip Borsos
Director
Bill Brodie
Production Design
Christopher Ryan
Costume Design
Frank Irvine
Editor
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
Michael Conway Baker
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grey Fox
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What is The Grey Fox about?
Old West highwayman Bill Miner, known to Pinkertons as "The Gentleman Bandit," is released in 1901 after 33 years in prison. A genial and charming old man, he re-enters a world unfamiliar to him, and returns to the only thing that gives him purpose — robbery.
Who directed The Grey Fox?
The Grey Fox was directed by Phillip Borsos.
Who stars in The Grey Fox?
The principal cast of The Grey Fox includes Richard Farnsworth, Jackie Burroughs, Ken Pogue, Wayne Robson, Timothy Webber.
When was The Grey Fox released and how long is it?
The Grey Fox was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Grey Fox?
The Grey Fox had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $6M at the worldwide box office (1.33 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Grey Fox?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grey Fox was composed by Michael Conway Baker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grey Fox?
The Grey Fox holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).