The Day of the Fox
The Day of the Fox
1961, English. Directed by Herbert Wise.
"In Jan Carew’s explosive drama, Sammy Davis Jr gives a memorable performance as a proud but disillusioned revolutionary who aims to destroy the remnants of white colonial rule in a new African nation. The political themes explored remain incredibly prescient." - BFI
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 6 September 1961
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- Jan Carew
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The Day of the Fox runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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The Day of the Fox isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 September 1961. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Day of the Fox?
The Day of the Fox (1961) was directed by Herbert Wise and stars Sammy Davis Jr., Zia Mohyeddin, Tommy Eytle.