Western, History  •  1982  •  92 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

The Grey Fox (1982)

The Grey Fox poster

The Grey Fox (1982)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Mixed

Viewer Rating
8.1

Overview

Old West highwayman Bill Miner, known to Pinkertons as "The Gentleman Bandit," is released in 1901 after 33 years in prison. A genial and charming old man, he re-enters a world unfamiliar to him, and returns to the only thing that gives him purpose — robbery.


Starring Cast

Richard Farnsworth  •   Jackie Burroughs  •   Ken Pogue


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

Political: Leans Right
Confidence: High

The film romanticizes an individual outlaw who adheres to a personal code and resists the encroaching modern world, emphasizing themes of individual liberty and nostalgia for a traditional way of life.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The film features a traditional cast that aligns with the historical period and real-life figures depicted, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on the individual story of an aging outlaw and does not include critical portrayals of traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its plot.

Secondary

Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: Medium

The film primarily focuses on an aging outlaw's individual journey and his romantic partnership with an independent woman, rather than depicting or commenting on traditional family units, marriage, or parenting norms. The absence of traditional family structures and the portrayal of a self-sufficient partnership lead to a neutral rating.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'The Grey Fox' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the historical figure Bill Miner, his life as a gentleman bandit, and his relationships within a traditional Western setting, without exploring queer identities or experiences.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "The Grey Fox" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on an aging stagecoach robber adapting to a changing world and his romantic relationship, without incorporating transgender identities or experiences. No characters or plot points relate to transsexual portrayals.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a biopic about real-life outlaw Bill Miner. All historical figures and original characters are portrayed with their established or intended gender, without any instances of a character canonically or historically known as one gender being depicted as another.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a historical drama based on the life of Bill Miner, a real historical figure who was white. The character of Bill Miner is portrayed by a white actor, Richard Farnsworth. No other major character in the film is depicted as a different race than their historical or canonical establishment.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.3
The Movie Database logo
6.9

Critic Ratings

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10.0
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N/A

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