The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
“Once upon a time, If the rustlers didn't get you, the hustlers did.”
Synopsis
A female hustler is chasing after rich men, but becomes repeatedly mixed up with a suave con man and card shark through a series of misadventures before falling in love with him.
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The Duchess And The Dirtwater Fox (1976) (Official Movie Trailer) American Western/Romantic Comedy.
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-28
Top Cast
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George Segal
Charlie 'Dirtwater Fox' Malloy
Goldie Hawn
Amanda Quaid / Duchess Swansbury
Conrad Janis
Gladstone (Widdicombe's assistant)
Thayer David
Josiah Widdicombe (Mormon patriarch)
Jennifer Lee Pryor
Trollop
Sid Gould
Rabbi
Richard Farnsworth
Stagecoach driver
Glynn Rubin
Music Hall Girl
Pat Ast
Music Hall Singer
E.J. André
Prospector
Clifford Turknett
Ticket Agent
Harlan Knudson
Cooper
Jean Favre
Drunk / Usher
Bill McLaughlin
Murdock
Richard Jamison
Waiter
Barbara Ulrich
Maisie
John Alderson
Trent
Isle Kimble
Greta
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.9x
-$470K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Frank
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Frank, Barry Sandler, Jack Rose
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $4.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.1M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Frank
Melvin Frank, Barry Sandler, Jack Rose
Charles Fox
Joe Jackman, Joseph F. Biroc
Bill Butler, Frank Bracht
Melvin Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Butler
Editor
Frank Bracht
Editor
Daniel Paredes
Costume Design
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Jerry Gatlin
Stunt Coordinator
Melvin Frank
Writer
Melvin Frank
Director
Barry Sandler
Writer
Jack Rose
Writer
Melvin Frank
Producer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox about?
A female hustler is chasing after rich men, but becomes repeatedly mixed up with a suave con man and card shark through a series of misadventures before falling in love with him.
Who directed The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox?
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox was directed by Melvin Frank.
Who stars in The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox?
The principal cast of The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox includes George Segal, Goldie Hawn, Conrad Janis, Thayer David, Jennifer Lee Pryor.
When was The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox released and how long is it?
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox?
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox had a reported production budget of $4.6M and grossed $4.1M at the worldwide box office (0.9 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox was composed by Charles Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox?
The Duchess and the Dirtwater 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.).