The Glacier Fox(1978)
“In the Quest of the Northern Sun”
Overview
Director Koreyoshi Kurahara chronicles a year in the lives of Flep and Leila, two foxes living in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, where the freezing winters are long and the mild summers short. After Flep defeats another male fox to become Leila's lifelong partner, they mate and raise a litter of five kits. With their family complete, the group must contend with human interference in their habitat, such as chicken farms and snowmobiles, and struggle against the debilitating cold of winter. The animals experience both triumph and tragedy, as the law of this harsh land proves – only the strong survive.
Director
Koreyoshi Kurahara
Studio
Sanrio
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Eiji Okada
as Narrator (voice)
Arthur Hill
as Narrator (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Sanrio • Samuel Goldwyn Films
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Where can I watch The Glacier Fox?▼
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What is The Glacier Fox about?▼
Director Koreyoshi Kurahara chronicles a year in the lives of Flep and Leila, two foxes living in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, where the freezing winters are long and the mild summers short. After Flep defeats another male fox to become Leila's lifelong partner, they mate and raise a litter of five kits. With their family complete, the group must contend with human interference in their habitat, such as chicken farms and snowmobiles, and struggle against the debilitating cold of winter. The animals experience both triumph and tragedy, as the law of this harsh land proves – only the strong survive.
Who directed The Glacier Fox?▼
The Glacier Fox was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara and released in 1978. It is a family, documentary, drama film.
How long is The Glacier Fox?▼
The Glacier Fox has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in The Glacier Fox?▼
The cast of The Glacier Fox includes Eiji Okada as Narrator (voice), Arthur Hill as Narrator (voice).
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