The Silver Fox
The Silver Fox

The Silver Fox

1968Movie91 minMandarin

The Silver Fox is a throwback, the last of its kind where the heroic swordsmen are women. Lily Ho (before she became one of Shaw Brothers' great erotica actresses) portrays the feared swordswoman Silver Fox, who as a child saw her father senselessly wounded and her mother raped. It's 18 years later and it's payback time.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users85%
Director: Richard MartinGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the 1960s, a glamorous and aging former film star, still living in the Hollywood spotlight, finds herself entangled in a mystery involving her young, ambitious co-star and a suspicious death. As the lines between her on-screen persona and reality blur, she must navigate a web of deceit and faded stardom to uncover the truth. The film explores themes of aging, ambition, and the darker side of the entertainment industry.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Silver Fox' received a mixed but generally positive reception, particularly for Gloria Swanson's commanding performance. Critics praised her ability to portray a complex character grappling with her legacy and the changing times. While some found the plot occasionally convoluted, many lauded the film's stylish direction and its insightful commentary on Hollywood.

What Reviewers Say

  • Gloria Swanson delivers a captivating and nuanced performance that anchors the film.
  • The movie offers a compelling, albeit sometimes dramatic, look at the realities of aging in Hollywood.
  • Stylish direction and a intriguing, if occasionally predictable, mystery.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight Gloria Swanson's iconic presence and the film's nostalgic portrayal of old Hollywood. Many enjoyed the suspenseful plot and the exploration of themes related to fame and personal identity, although some felt the pacing could be slow at times.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for one Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (Gloria Swanson).

Fun Fact

The role of the aging film star was written with Gloria Swanson specifically in mind, drawing inspiration from her own legendary career and public persona.

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