- Actors: Eric Porter, Jeremy Kemp, Bill Travers, Rachel Roberts, Heather Wright
- Directors: James Hill
- Writers: James Hill, David Rook
- Producers: Basil Rayburn, Julian Wintle, Sally Shuter
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Cinema Club
- Run Time: 88 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005B3HN
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,091 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a gem of British Cinema from the early seventies. The story is straightforward enough, an orphan fox cub is taken in by a Huntmaster and raised with a litter of foxhounds. The fox (Tag) and one of the hounds (Merlin) establish a special bond and become partners in crime and fun. As the hunting season approaches Tag is released to the wild and establishes his range. Meanwhile Merlin has joined the hunt and it isn't long before the two renew acquaintances. The hunt may intend to kill the Belstone Fox but nobody has relayed that to Tag or Merlin who renew their friendship in a series of escapades across the Somerset countryside. In one such adventure tradgedy ensues and the game becomes a personal battle for survival.
The acting is superb with Eric Porter, Bill Travers, Jeremy Kemp and a young Denis Waterman putting in strong performances. The subject of foxhunting is still a contentious issue but the film treads a steady course endeavouring to tell the story of a friendship against the odds without presenting a diatribe for or against hunting. That it succeeds in my opinion is due to the excellent cast and the core strengths of the story. Poignant and moving without being mawkish this film excellent entertainment and has long been overlooked.
The acting is superb with Eric Porter, Bill Travers, Jeremy Kemp and a young Denis Waterman putting in strong performances. The subject of foxhunting is still a contentious issue but the film treads a steady course endeavouring to tell the story of a friendship against the odds without presenting a diatribe for or against hunting. That it succeeds in my opinion is due to the excellent cast and the core strengths of the story. Poignant and moving without being mawkish this film excellent entertainment and has long been overlooked.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this at the cinema, and bought it when it was first released on VHS.
I remember a quite nasty scene along the railway in the film which shocked me at the time, and this was definately cut on the video. I have yet to see the dvd, but judging from the previous letter it seems to be still cut. That scene had a huge impact on the film, and to cut it is ridiculous.
The picture itself is a very warming film, with superb acting by all concerned, and yet it seems to have been forgotten.
There are some scenes that even now will upset younger people, and even many older ones.
The story isn't exactly mind blowing, but it's a really beautiful film that once seen, you will never forget. hankies ready while you all watch please
I remember a quite nasty scene along the railway in the film which shocked me at the time, and this was definately cut on the video. I have yet to see the dvd, but judging from the previous letter it seems to be still cut. That scene had a huge impact on the film, and to cut it is ridiculous.
The picture itself is a very warming film, with superb acting by all concerned, and yet it seems to have been forgotten.
There are some scenes that even now will upset younger people, and even many older ones.
The story isn't exactly mind blowing, but it's a really beautiful film that once seen, you will never forget. hankies ready while you all watch please
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A wonderful film,this is a classic story,regardless of your own personal views of fox hunting, this film covers the subject rather well, and you can form your own opinion whether it be the Oscar Wilde view the unspeakable in pursuit of the uneatable, or the Henry Williamson view point that a hunted animals biggest supporter is the huntsman itself.Would say that the film was ahead of it's time(1973)and an interesting part of the film is the huntsman's daughter transformation of hunt supporter to anti, along with the scences where the Hunt meets with all it's glamour, while the darker side of hunt terriermen lurking in the shadows.Liked this film since first seeing in many year's ago and still do.
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The Belstone Fox
Uncomplicated but interesting story in beautiful west of England countryside. The story concerns human conflict with a wiley fox in an appealing setting - a delightful film with... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dodger
To Set the Record Straight... (maybe?)
I had the privilege of attending a screening of this film some time in the 1980s, introduced by Jeremy Kemp, who played John Kendrick. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. Richard Clay
Very disappointed, DVD won't play here in the USA
I had scheduled a movie night with some friends and imagine our disappointment, and embarrassment on my part, when it was discovered that the DVD doesn't play on our DVD players... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Deb
One of my childhood favourites
That the movie itself is having to be rated five stars is out of question!
The DVD shows a clear and obviously remastered picture - well done!
The DVD shows a clear and obviously remastered picture - well done!
Published 17 months ago by U. Breimaier
Sad truth about Human Nature
This is a very well made film about the horrors of human nature to destroy anything that is hated. The films starts with the terrible killing of a Fox Mother and Cubs. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. Steve Lowe
The Belstone Fox VHS Review
A superb film, first seen many years ago, and pleased was able to acquire copy of it, a great way to sp[end paret of an evening.
Published on 2 May 2010 by Mr. R. Gilroy
Takes me back
Saw this film many (many) years ago and enjoyed it once again. Very evocative of the time and parts of country life.
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by H. Hall
THE MINDLESSNESS OF FOX HUNTING
This is an immensely sad film, and I confess that I would never have watched it had I not already known that the outcome for the Belstone Fox is a positive one. Read more
Published on 11 July 2009 by C. Kingswell
A GREAT BRITISH CLASSIC
I really loved this film ,I have seen it several times .On first seeing ,I seem to recall a few scenes that appear to be cut from the dvd.. Read more
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