The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
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| Directed by | Melvin Frank |
| Produced by | Melvin Frank |
| Written by | Melvin Frank Barry Sandler Jack Rose |
| Starring | Goldie Hawn George Segal |
| Music by | Charles Fox |
| Cinematography | Joseph F. Biroc |
| Editing by | Bill Butler |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | April 1, 1976 |
| Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox is a 1976 Western romantic comedy film starring Goldie Hawn and George Segal, produced, directed and co-written by Melvin Frank.
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[edit] Plot
A popular dance hall girl, Duchess, joins with a gambler nicknamed the "Dirtwater Fox" on the way to Salt Lake City, Utah. Seeking refuge from a pursuing gang of outlaws, the Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox join a wagon train of Mormons. On their trip, they encounter snakes, rapids, horseback pursuits through towns, and even getting tied up by the outlaws (eventually escaping).
[edit] Cast
- George Segal as Charlie "Dirtwater Fox" Malloy
- Goldie Hawn as Amanda "Duchess" Quaid
- Conrad Janis as Gladstone
- Thayer David as Josiah Widdicombe
- Jennifer Lee as Trollop
- Sid Gould as Rabbi
- Pat Ast as Music hall singer
- E. J. André as Prospector
- Richard Farnsworth as Stagecoach driver
- Clifford Turknett as Mr. Weatherly
[edit] Reviews
The film was given mixed to positive reviews. Some said that "it was a outstanding cast and a wonderful comedy" while other claimed "too comedic and less western". Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 48% fresh rating.
[edit] External links
- The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox at the Internet Movie Database
- The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox at AllRovi
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