Firefox (1982): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Firefox is a 1982 action thriller starring Clint Eastwood, David Huffman and Freddie Jones. It is based on Firefox by Craig Thomas. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes and earned $46.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Based on
- Firefox by Craig Thomas
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Firefox About?
The premise of Firefox without spoilers, adapted from Firefox by Craig Thomas. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Veteran pilot Mitchell Gant, played by Clint Eastwood, is tasked with a dangerous mission: to infiltrate Soviet territory and steal the Firefox, a technologically advanced fighter plane. He must navigate challenging landscapes and evade enemy pilots while relying on the assistance of dissident scientists who possess vital information about the aircraft and the operation. Forming unexpected alliances, Gant faces perilous obstacles in his quest to secure the Firefox.
Firefox Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vietnam war veteran
- soviet union
- fighter pilot
- action hero
- aerial combat
- directed by star
- cold war
- restroom
- flashback
- scientist
- aerial explosion
- explosion
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- exploding airplane
- aerial dogfight
- self sacrifice
- sabotage
- seizure
- manhunt
- moscow russia
- behind enemy lines
- jet fighter
- fighter plane
- submarine
- tough guy
- stealing an airplane
- mind control
- spy
- based on novel
- girl
- delayed stress syndrome
- alaska
- american abroad
- subterfuge
- night
- drug smuggler
- toilet stall
- shower
- audio communication
- airplane hangar
- prototype
- exploding aircraft
- shot in the shoulder
- prototype airplane
- american pilot
- 1980s
- jet fighter pilot
- cabin in the woods
- public toilet
- checkpoint
- car crash
Firefox Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with David Huffman and Freddie Jones.
Also Starring in Firefox
· 6 moreFirefox Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Firefox 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 41% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 42%
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 60% User score
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Firefox Plot Summary
What happens in Firefox from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A massive Sikorsky helicopter traverses the vast Alaskan wilderness on a search mission, with its crew seeking a specific individual below. This individual is Major Mitchell Gant, played by Clint Eastwood, who, upon hearing the approaching chopper, sprints back to his cabin. The tense moment escalates as he retrieves a shotgun from his rack and prepares himself. As the helicopter descends, Gant is suddenly plunged into a haunting flashback—a nightmare from his past during the Vietnam War. He recalls awaiting captivity after being shot down in his F-105 jet, only to witness his captors being exterminated by two Huey helicopters. Tragically, Gant’s personal trauma further intensifies as air support inadvertently drops incendiaries, resulting in the death of a young girl who lingered too close to the chaos.
Full summary
The whole story of Firefox, scene by scene
Firefox Box Office
Firefox grossed $46.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$46.7M
- US & Canada
- $46.7M
Firefox Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Stealing the Soviet MiG-31 Fighter Jet
How Well Do You Know Firefox?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the character Major Mitchell Gant?
Cars in Firefox
25 cars on screen, including the 1967 Steyr-Fiat 238 and the 1959 GAZ M-13 Chaika.
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1967 Steyr-Fiat 238 Main role -
1959 GAZ M-13 Chaika Important role -
1961 Moskvitch 407 Important role -
1971 Wolga Attaché Important role
Firefox Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Firefox - Volpe di fuoco” and “Firefox, l'arme absolue”.
- Also known as
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- Firefox - Volpe di fuoco
- Firefox, l'arme absolue
- 파이어폭스
- Firefox - tulikettu
- Tűzróka
- Firefox, el arma definitiva
- 火狐
- Огненный лис
- Ohnivá liška
- Ο Υπερκατάσκοπος των Δύο Ηπείρων
- שועל האש
- Vulpea de Foc
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- Файърфокс
- Raposa de Fogo
- ファイヤーフォックス
- 화이어폭스
- L'Arme absolue
- Dangaus lapinas
- 火狐狸
- Vatrena lisica
- Вогняний лис
- ไฟร์ฟอกซ์
Seen Firefox?
Movies Like Firefox
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Stealth Fighter, Top Gun and Stealth.
Firefox FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Firefox, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Firefox?
Firefox runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was Firefox released?
Firefox was released on June 18, 1982.
Who is in the cast of Firefox?
Firefox stars Clint Eastwood, David Huffman and Freddie Jones, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Firefox make at the box office?
Firefox grossed $46.7 million worldwide.
How is Firefox rated?
Firefox has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Is Firefox based on a book?
Yes. Firefox is adapted from Firefox by Craig Thomas.
Does Firefox have a post-credit scene?
No. Firefox has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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