Foxfire (1987 film)

Foxfire is an American drama television film that premiered on CBS on December 13, 1987, as part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame anthology series. It is directed by Jud Taylor from a teleplay by Susan Cooper, based on the play of the same name by Cooper and Hume Cronyn. The film stars Jessica Tandy, Cronyn, and John Denver, with Tandy and Cronyn both reprising their roles from the 1982 Broadway production.[1]

Foxfire
Based on
Foxfire
by
Screenplay bySusan Cooper
Directed byJud Taylor
Starring
ComposerJohnny Mandel
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerMarian Rees
ProducerDorothea G. Petrie
CinematographyThomas Burstyn
EditorPaul LaMastra
Running time100 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkCBS
Original release
  • December 13, 1987 (1987-12-13)

The film was honored with the Peabody Award and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film. It won two Primetime Emmy Awards, for Outstanding Lead Actress for Tandy and Outstanding Art Direction, from a total of eight nominations (including Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special).

Cast

Production

Foxfire was filmed on locations in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains.[2]

Reception

Critical response

The film received positive reviews from critics. John J. O'Connor of The New York Times stated, "although the surface of Foxfire is gentle, as basically decent people try to understand each other and themselves, the subtext is far from comforting." O'Connor concluded his review by writing, "Foxfire is a sturdy vehicle. Heartily urged on by Mr. Cronyn, Miss Tandy takes it for a memorable spin."[2] Don Shirley of the Los Angeles Times called the film "immensely affecting" and opined, "the holidays are when many people pause to ponder the themes of then and now, holding on and letting go, living and dying. And Foxfire illuminates these themes with an irresistible glow." Shirley also wrote that it "preserves the gorgeously tuned performances of Cronyn and Tandy."[3]

Accolades
Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
1988 45th Golden Globe Awards Best Miniseries or Television Film Foxfire Nominated [4]
47th Peabody Awards Institutional Award Won [5]
40th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special Marian Rees, Dorothea G. Petrie Nominated [6]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special Hume Cronyn Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special Jessica Tandy Won
Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or a Special Susan Cooper Nominated
Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries or a Special (Dramatic Underscore) Johnny Mandel Nominated
Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or a Special Jan Scott, Erica Rogalla Won
Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special (Single Camera Production) Paul LaMastra Nominated
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Dramatic Miniseries or a Special Hank Garfield, William Gazecki, William Nicholson, Peter Reale Nominated

References
  1. Margulies, Lee (May 31, 1987). "Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy will reprise..." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  2. O'Connor, John J. (December 11, 1987). "TV WEEKEND; 'Asinamali!' and 'Foxfire' Explore Pain of Survival". The New York Times. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  3. Shirley, Don (December 12, 1987). "Tandy, Cronyn's 'Foxfire' Lights Up Small Screen : TV REVIEW: New Film Recaptures Glow of Play". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  4. "Foxfire". Golden Globes. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  5. "Institutional Award: CBS Television and Hallmark Hall of Fame". The Peabody Awards. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  6. "Foxfire Hallmark Hall of Fame". Television Academy. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
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