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Foxes

Foxes

Drama · Thriller · 1980

A group of friends come of age in the asphalt desert of the San Fernando Valley, as set to a blazing soundtrack and endless drinking, drugs and sex.

Movie details

Foxes

“Daring to do it!”

1980 Drama · Thriller 1h 46m

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

Community rating

A group of friends come of age in the asphalt desert of the San Fernando Valley, as set to a blazing soundtrack and endless drinking, drugs and sex.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Foxes?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Adrian Lyne

Written by

Gerald Ayres

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster

Jeanie

Cherie Currie

Cherie Currie

Annie

Marilyn Kagan

Marilyn Kagan

Madge

Scott Baio

Scott Baio

Brad

Sally Kellerman

Sally Kellerman

Mary

Kandice Stroh

Kandice Stroh

Deirdre

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

Mrs. Axman

Court is in session

Put Foxes on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.