The Glacier Fox 1978
“In the Quest of the Northern Sun”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Director
- Koreyoshi Kurahara
- Networks
- Sanrio, Samuel Goldwyn Films
- Where to Stream
- YouTube Free
What is The Glacier Fox?
The Glacier Fox is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Family, Documentary, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 15, 1978
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Sanrio, Samuel Goldwyn Films
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $8,800,000
- Genres
- Family, Documentary, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 5 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~116 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Sanrio, Samuel Goldwyn Films
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The Glacier Fox is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Family, Documentary, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Sanrio, Samuel Goldwyn Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A pair of foxes raise their young amid harsh winters and human encroachment in northern Japan.”
- Intimate wildlife storytelling
- Stunning natural landscapes
- Sparse dialogue
- Slow pacing
You enjoy nature documentaries with emotional depth.
Suitable for general audiences, though scenes of animal struggle may affect sensitive viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this film narrated?
Yes, it follows a documentary style with narration guiding the story.
Where was the movie filmed?
It takes place in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island.
Are there subtitles or dubbed versions?
Depending on the release, both subtitled and dubbed versions exist.
Is it based on a book?
No, it is an original nature documentary narrative.
What kind of animals are featured?
The main subjects are foxes, specifically focusing on their family life.
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