5 Movies Directed by Phillip Borsos

The Grey Fox

The Grey Fox

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1983-03-18

Languages:

English

Countries:

Canada

Runtime:

110 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (1217 Reviews)

Director:

Phillip Borsos

Fullplot:

Old West highwayman Bill Miner, known to Pinkertons as "The Gentleman Bandit," is released in 1901 after 33 years in prison, a genial and charming old man. He goes to Washington to live and work with his sister's family. But the world has changed much while he has been away, and he just can't adjust. So he goes to Canada and returns to the only thing familiar to him -- robbery (with stagecoaches changed to trains).

The Mean Season

The Mean Season

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1985-02-15

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

103 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.1 (2642 Reviews)

Director:

Phillip Borsos

Cast:

Writer:

John Katzenbach (novel)

Leon Piedmont (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Malcolm Anderson is a reporter for a Miami newspaper. He's had enough of reporting the local murders and so promises his school teacher girlfriend (Christine), they'll move away soon. Before Malcolm can hand in his notice, the murderer from his latest article phones him. The murderer tells Malcolm that he's going to kill again. The phone calls and murders continue, soon Malcolm finds that he's not just reporting the story, he is the story.

One Magic Christmas

One Magic Christmas

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1985-11-22

Languages:

English

Countries:

Canada, USA

Runtime:

89 min

Rated:

G

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (1890 Reviews)

Director:

Phillip Borsos

Cast:

Writer:

Thomas Meehan (story)

Phillip Borsos (story)

Barry Healey (story)

Thomas Meehan

Fullplot:

Bethune: The Making of a Hero

Bethune: The Making of a Hero

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1993-09-17

Languages:

English

Countries:

Canada, China, France

Runtime:

115 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (268 Reviews)

Director:

Phillip Borsos

Cast:

Writer:

Ted Allan (novel)

Ted Allan (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Bethune has long been a hero in China. Perhaps for reasons of politics and personality, however, his fame in North America lagged far behind. The film explores the complexity of a character who could be narcissistic, petty, and cruel with those who loved him, yet capable of heroic generosity and creativity for those whom he scarcely knew. It was a Canada-China-France co-production, which by the time of its release had become the most expensive movie ever made in Canada. The production had been dogged by controversy over funding, politics, location, revenue, and a dispute over the script between the author, who had been with Bethune in Spain, and the leading actor who had already played Bethune in other venues. Some scenes are tinged with humor and Bethune's speeches about universal access to humane medicine have an uncanny appeal more than half a century later. With its beautiful backdrop of Chinese landscapes, Montreal snow, and 1930s nostalgia, the film is an evocative memorial to a fascinating figure in surgery's past. Medical students love it. Director Philip Borsos Leading Actors Anouk Aimee, Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland Studio Telefilm Canada, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, FR3 TV France, China Film Co-production Year 1990 Color/BW Color Running Time 116 minutes

Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog

Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1995-01-13

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

81 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (1895 Reviews)

Director:

Phillip Borsos

Fullplot:

Teenage Angus adopts a stray dog and names him Yellow. Several days later, while traveling along the coast of British Columbia with Angus' father, John, the boy and dog become stranded when turbulent waters capsize their boat. Angus's parents relentlessly badger rescue teams. Angus, schooled by his father in wilderness survival skills, and assisted by the intelligent Yellow Dog, tries to attract rescuers.

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