Red Fox (1991)
“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…
Cast
- John Hurt - Archie Carpenter
- Jane Birkin - Violet Harrison
- Brian Cox - Geoffrey Harrison
- Didier Flamand - Paul De Vigny
- François Négret - Louis
- Geoffrey Whitehead - British Ambassador
- Michael Thomas - Johnson
- David Savile - Sir David Adams
- John Vine - Woodley
Screenplay
- James McManus
- Gerald Seymour (Novel)
Keywords
kidnapping
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Red Fox stars John Hurt, Jane Birkin, Brian Cox, Didier Flamand, François Négret, Geoffrey Whitehead.
- How long is Red Fox?
- Red Fox has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is Red Fox?
- Red Fox is a Thriller film.
- Where was Red Fox produced?
- Red Fox was produced in United Kingdom.