Foxfire (1996): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Foxfire is a 1996 drama thriller directed by Annette Haywood-Carter, starring Cathy Moriarty as Martha Wirtz, Hedy Burress and Angelina Jolie. It is partly based on Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang by Joyce Carol Oates. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $269,300 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Annette Haywood-Carter
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rysher Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Foxfire About?
The premise of Foxfire without spoilers, adapted from Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang by Joyce Carol Oates. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
It took them 17 years to learn the rules, and just one week to shatter them. Five teenage girls forge an unlikely bond after they beat up a teacher who sexually harassed them. Their friendship deepens, but the reckless choices they make soon spiral out of control.
Foxfire Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- feminism
- attempted rape
- sexual harassment
- teenage girl
- abusive teacher
- abusive father
- girl gang
- teacher
- friendship
- female female kiss
- kicked in the balls
- hostage
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- female bonding
- high school
- tattoo
- lesbianism
- female nudity
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- male frontal nudity
- f rated
- female frontal nudity
- best friend
- fear of heights
- asian american
- female friendship
- tattooing
- independent film
- rape as revenge
- running naked
- posing naked
- title directed by female
- teenage girl as protagonist
- father daughter relationship
- oppression
- sexism
- victimization
- female empowerment
- teen angst
- rebellious teenage girl
- polaroid camera
- coming of age
- tomboy
- prison
- drug addiction
- fondling
- bridge
- female protagonist
- teacher student relationship
- high school teacher
Foxfire Cast & Characters
Cathy Moriarty leads the cast as Martha Wirtz, with Hedy Burress as Maddy Wirtz and Angelina Jolie as Legs Sadovsky. Directed by Annette Haywood-Carter; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Annette Haywood-Carter
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Cathy Moriarty as Martha Wirtz - Hedy Burress as Maddy Wirtz
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Angelina Jolie as Legs Sadovsky - Jenny Lewis as Rita Faldes
Also Starring in Foxfire
· 30 more- Sarah Rosenberg Violet Kahn
- John Diehl Mr. Buttinger
- Jenny Shimizu Goldie Goldman
- Michelle Brookhurst Cindy
- Chris Mulkey Dan Goldman
- Peter Facinelli Ethan Bixby
- Jay Acovone Chuck
- Dash Mihok Dana Taylor
- Barbara Niven Goldie's Stepmother
- Rick Jones Security Guard
- Richard Beymer Mr. Parks
- Joel David Moore First Geek
- Elden Henson Bobby
- Fran Bennett Judge Holifield
- Betty Moyer Violet's Mother
- María Celedonio Zoe
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- Ever Carradine Girl in Print Shop
- Steven Clark Pachosa Cop
- Burl Ross Mr. Penn
- Raissa Fleming Rita's Mom
- Stuart Regen Art Teacher
- T.J. Galash Teenage Boy
- Scott Gallegos Jock Friend
- Arwen Carter Leaflet Girl
- Jason Wilhite Jock Friend
- Kaci Garcia Rita's Younger Sister
- Wesley Johnson Tom
- Lori Rogers First Year Girl
- Shiloh Strong Steve
- Rasa Yurchis Street Junkie
More from Annette Haywood-Carter
One more film directed by Annette Haywood-Carter: The Foot Shooting Party.
Foxfire Plot Summary
What happens in Foxfire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Maddie Wirtz, Hedy Burress, is a high school senior living on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, planning to glide through her final year before college. Her routine quiets down when she crosses paths with Legs, Angelina Jolie, a mysterious drifter who seeks shelter from a rainstorm inside Maddie’s school. That same day, Legs catalyzes a bold move: she convinces Maddie and fellow students Rita Faldes, Jenny Lewis, and Violet Kahn, Sarah Rosenberg, to stand up to Mr. Buttinger, a teacher accused of harassing Rita and Violet for years. What begins as a confrontation soon spirals into chaos, witnessed by Goldie Goldman, who flees with the trio when the situation turns violent.
Full summary
The whole story of Foxfire, scene by scene
Foxfire Box Office
Foxfire grossed $269,300 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$269.3K
- US & Canada
- $269.3K
Foxfire Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Foxfire.
How Well Do You Know Foxfire?
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
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actress portrays the drifter known as Legs?
Cars in Foxfire
8 cars on screen, including the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1971 Chevrolet Suburban.
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1991 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1971 Chevrolet Suburban Important role -
1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Important role -
1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Minor role
Foxfire Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Ложный огонь” and “Rebeldes”.
- Also known as
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- Ложный огонь
- Rebeldes
- Versteck der Angst
- Jóvenes incomprendidas
- Foxfire - Girls ohne Gnade
- Foxfire - Versteck der Angst
- フォックスファイア
- Jovenes Incomprendidas
- Kis tüzek
- פוקס פייר
- 恶女帮
- 폭스파이어
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- Wtajemniczenie
- Помилковий вогонь
- Cáo Lửa
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Foxfire FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Foxfire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Foxfire?
Foxfire runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Foxfire released?
Foxfire was released on August 23, 1996.
Who directed Foxfire?
Foxfire was directed by Annette Haywood-Carter.
More films by Annette Haywood-Carter Who is in the cast of Foxfire?
Foxfire stars Cathy Moriarty as Martha Wirtz, Hedy Burress as Maddy Wirtz and Angelina Jolie as Legs Sadovsky, among 34 credited actors.
How much did Foxfire make at the box office?
Foxfire grossed $269,300 worldwide.
Is Foxfire based on a book?
Yes. Foxfire is partly adapted from Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang by Joyce Carol Oates.
Does Foxfire have a post-credit scene?
No. Foxfire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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