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The Smile of the Fox

1992Movie1 h 26 min

Thriller
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Letterboxd2.9/5

An explicitly sexual, tense thriller movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Story

Mark, a hitman haunted by his past as a corrupt Miami cop and the death of his wife and son, prepares for his next killing. Gradually he becomes fascinated by the beautiful prostitute who lives in the next apartment and they embark on a passionate affair. Their dreams of a life together are complicated by her pimp being a drugs baron; before they can escape he must die, but things are never that simple...

Feels like

  • Erotic Thriller
  • Neo-Noir
  • Crime Drama
  • Obsessive Romance
  • Dark & Gritty
  • Hitman Story
  • Doomed Love
  • Psychological Tension
  • Dangerous Liaisons

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Sergio Martino
Written by
Sergio Martino, Piero Regnoli
Produced by
Massimo Manasse, Massimo Massimi, Stefano Massimi
Music by
Luigi Ceccarelli

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Facts

May 23, 1992 · 1 h 26 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language

Released
May 23, 1992
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Smile of the Fox?"

Questions about The Smile of the Fox

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Where can I stream The Smile of the Fox?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Smile of the Fox worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 4.4 and Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5).

Will I feel good after watching The Smile of the Fox?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Smile of the Fox good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Smile of the Fox in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.