Prince of Foxes
Seen it?1949 | 107 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who likes their action precise and adventure lovers, this one's for you. Lean and efficient, like its main character. Shelve it next to Amadeus or The Count of Monte Cristo.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
In 1500, Duke Cesare Borgia hopes to marry his sister to the heir apparent of Ferrara, which impedes his conquest of central Italy. On this delicate mission he sends Andrea Orsini, his sister's lover and nearly as unscrupulous as himself. En route, Orsini meets Camilla Verano, wife of the count of Citta' del Monte, and sentiment threatens to turn him against his deadly master, whom no one betrays twice...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry King
- Tyrone PowerAndrea Orsini
- Orson WellesCesare Borgia
- Wanda HendrixCamilla Verano
- Marina BertiAngela Borgia
- Katina PaxinouMona Zoppo
- Everett SloaneMario Belli
- Felix AylmerMarc Antonio Verano
- Eduardo CiannelliArt Dealer (uncredited)
- Eugene DeckersBorgia Henchman (uncredited)
- Antonella Lualdi(uncredited)