The Grey Fox (1982)

Today's movie of the day = The Grey Fox. Apparently this was rereleased in 2020 but was released in 1982 originally. It started Richard Farrier Farnsworth as Bill Miner, a famous outlaw. He had several nicknames including The Grey Fox and The Gentleman Bandit. He didn't kill and was polite in his robberies. He is also credited with creating the phrase 'Hands up'.

The pacing on the film was a little slow but I'm retrospect, it showed a lot about his character. He was liked by a lot of people and became a local legend in Canada. So much so that they still have nods to him in the area.

As a teen in 1863 he started robbing stagecoaches and did so for the next 33 years until he was caught and sent to prison. He was old at his release but he adapted and became a train robber who fled to Canada to escape capture.

Anyhow, the film, while a tad slow, was entertaining. Farnsworth did fantastic as Miner and exuded a charisma which makes it easier to understand why people loved him. He was the entire heart of the film and made it a solid film.

Yes, I will recommend this one. You don't have to rush to see it but it's one to keep on your radar for a time when you want to watch a film that is as polite as the title of The Gentleman Bandit.