After the Fox

Date: 1966
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Production Company: Cinecitta ISC, Compagnia Cinematografica Montoro, Nancy Ent.

Stars: Peter Sellers, Akim Tamiroff, Victor Mature, Britt Ekland, Tiberio Murgia, Francesco De Leone
Location(s): Giza (Egypt), Ischia Island, Perugia, Roma (Italy)

Region(s): ,

Storyline:

The Fox, one of the greatest criminals in the world, escapes from prison and plans to retrieve the ‘Gold of Cairo’ that waits to be brought ashore somewhere in Italy.

Additional Information:

Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson

Also known as ‘Caccia alla Volpe’ (Italian title)

 

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Establishing shot of Cairo at the beginning of the film.

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Panning from the previous capture across Cairo.

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The shot settles on a security van that has just been loaded with gold bars.

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The security van makes its way out of Cairo before being robbed by Okra and his gang. The road is Al Ahram as it passes through Nazlet El-Semman district, Giza, Egypt. The pyramids were also seen in 'Out of the Clouds', 'The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb', 'Here Comes the Sun' and 'The Camels are Coming'.

The road has been replaced by a new, wider one behind the position of this shot. (PW)

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In Italy, Aldo Vanucci, also known as 'The Fox', is serving time in prison. Rocca Albornoziana, Spoleto.

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Outside the prison, Polio (Paolo Stoppa), Carlo (Mac Ronay) and Siepi (Tino Buazzelli) wait for Aldo's escape. Somewhere in Spoleto with Rocca Albornoziana in the background.

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Aldo Vanucci (Peter Sellers) walks from the prison disguised as the Doctor.

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Aldo Vanucci faces the Doctor (Pier Luigi Pizzi) that he has impersonated.

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After making a run for it to the car, Aldo is driven away from the prison. Steve Randall identifies this as the junction of Viale Giacomo Matteotti and Via Flaminia in Spoleto, Umbria with the ancient San Pietro extra moenia church, in the left background.

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As the group reach Rome the police have been alerted. Looks like the Colosseum in the background as seen from Via dei Fori Imperiali.

Yes, exactly. SJ

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Aldo and company speed through the streets. Cristina Tortora advises that the car is driving south-east on Via Milano, towards Via Nazionale, in Rome. Traforo Umberto I (Umberto I Tunnel) is seen in the left background.

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A market near Aldo Vanucci's home. Looking over Campo dei Fiori towards Via dei Balestrari and Via dei Giubbonari in Rome. Located by Cristina Tortora.

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Heading for the Vanucci residence, two Detectives (Tiberio Murgia and Francesco De Leone) get out of their car and walk after the way is barred. Around 135 Via dei Cappellari, Rome, facing north-west located by Steve Randall.

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Aldo Vanucci searches for his sister on Via Veneto in Roma, Italy.

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Aldo finds his sister Gina (Britt Ekland) on Via Veneto. This is possibly a studio set.

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Gina Vanucci explains that she is acting under the name of Gina Romantica as Aldo attacks a fellow Actor (Mimmo Poli). Via Veneto but maybe a studio set as Wikipedia states a replica of the street was built at Cinecittà.

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Polio, Carlo and Siepi signal to Aldo as the police arrive.

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The square below the Vanucci's apartment. Cristina Tortora identifies Campo dei Fiori in Rome, Italy with Ettore Ferrari's statue of Giordano Bruno in the centre.

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The Detectives search the Vanucci's home. Behind the rooftop apartment is Campo de' Fiori, found by Cristina Tortora.

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Actor Tony Powell arrives in Rome. Close to number 133 Via Veneto advises Steve Randall.

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The Detectives pause to watch as Tony Powell is mobbed. Steve Randall identifies this as the Hotel Excelsior at 125 Via Veneto.

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Outside the hotel where Tony Powell is staying. Facing the Hotel Excelsior, now the Westin Excelsior, at 125 Via Veneto in Rome found by Steve Randall.

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Disguised as Carabinieri, Aldo and Carlo enter the hotel with Gina.

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In the suburbs, the film 'Flight from Egypt' is being made and Polio, Carlo and Siepi mingle with the extras. Unknown location.

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Director Vittorio De Sica is left sitting in the sand after Aldo steals his equipment and vehicles during a staged sand storm. Unidentified location.

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Aldo views Sevalio through binoculars. A small peninsula on Isola d' Ischia (Ischia Island) in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Naples, Campania, Italy.

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Aldo takes on the persona of film director Federico Fabrizi as he and his crew arrive in Sevalio. Sant' Angelo, Isola d' Ischia.

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The villagers look on when Aldo and his assistants start setting up a camera. Sant' Angelo.

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'They're making a movie in Sevalio' cries a villager. Sant' Angelo, Isola d' Ischia.

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Other villagers echo the cry. Sant' Angelo.

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People come out into the streets in the hope of appearing in the film. Sant' Angelo, Isola d' Ischia.

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The whole village heads for the beach. Sant' Angelo.

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Word is passed around about the movie. Sant' Angelo, Isola d' Ischia.

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Crowds gather towards the square. Sant' Angelo.

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In disguise, Okra and Aldo meet to discuss the arrangements. Steve Randall identifies this as the fountain of Moses in Villa Borghese Park, Rome.

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Aldo and Sevalio's Mayor (Nino Musco) talk with the Police Chief (Lando Buzzanca). Sant' Angelo, Isola d' Ischia.

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Tony Powell (Victor Mature) arrives in Sevalio. Sant' Angelo.

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Mamma Vanucci (Lydia Brazzi) leaves home to join Aldo in Sevalio.

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The Detectives follow Mamma Vanucci's cab.

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All is quiet on the morning that filming begins. Sant' Angelo.

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Dawn in Sevalio. The village of Sant' Angelo on Isola d' Ischia.

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The population assembles. Sant' Angelo.

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Tony and his co-star Gina greet Federico Fabrizi on the beach watched by Tony's agent Harry Granoff (Martin Balsam). Sant' Angelo, Isola d' Ischia.

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Okra (Akim Tamiroff) faces Aldo Vanucci. Sant' Angelo.

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The crew await direction. Sant' Angelo.

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Mamma Vanucci chats with other bus passengers en route to Sevalio.

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The film crew climb onto the van. Sant' Angelo, Isola d' Ischia.

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Aldo Vanucci directs Tony and Gina to run through the village. Sant' Angelo.

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Aldo watches as the pair leave the village and announces time for lunch. Sant' Angelo, Isola d' Ischia.

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Tony and Gina run back towards the village. Above Sant' Angelo.

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A tired Tony and Gina return to the village. Sant' Angelo, Isola d' Ischia.

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Equipment is moved ready for the next shot after the 'stars' return. Sant' Angelo.

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Tony and Gina act in Sevalio's square. Sant' Angelo.

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Okra's aide (Maria Grazia Buccella) calls down to Aldo.

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Mamma Vanucci arrives in Sevalio.

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A horse drawn carriage takes Mamma Vanucci to the sea front.

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The Detectives spot Aldo in Sevalio.

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The unknowing villagers sing as they load the 'Gold of Cairo' into the van. The beach in Sant' Angelo.

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Aldo, as director Federico Fabrizi, watches as the gold is brought ashore. Sant' Angelo.

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Okra drives away with the gold. Sant' Angelo, Isola d' Ischia.

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The police and armed forces head for Sevalio. Somewhere in Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani south east of Rome with roadsigns pointing to Napoli, Marino, Frascati and Nemi.

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Aldo, Gina et al chase after Okra. Sant' Angelo.

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Aldo encourages the villagers as he and the crew leave Sevalio. Sant' Angelo, Isola d' Ischia, Italia.

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After Aldo is recaptured he is sent back to prison. Rocca Albornoziana standing above Spoleto in the Province of Perugia, Italia.

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When Aldo can't remove the false beard after escaping again, the fourth wall is broken when he exclaims that "The wrong man has escaped!"