Firefox
Directed by Clint EastwoodVärldens bästa krigsflygplan har utvecklats och konstruerats av det ryska flygvapnet. Planet, Mig 31, kan flyga sex gånger ljudhastigheten. Den amerikanska och brittiska underrättelsetjänsten bestämmer sig för att stjäla planet. Projektet får kodnamn FIREFOX. Denna omöjliga operation kan bara klaras av en man - Michelle Gant, krigsveteran från Vietnam. Clint Eastwood spelar huvudrollen i en av sina stora succéer. Handlingen bygger på bestseller 'Uppdrag Firefox' av Craig Thomas.
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- eif9996 april 2025The film is basically what Tom Clancy films were a decade later. I’d forgotten all the spy hitchockian stuff in Russia and only remembered the flying. Ultimately not that great when it could have been pretty exciting.
- tony.ale013 januari 2026*Firefox* (1982) is a reminder of when Hollywood trusted audiences to be patient and engaged. The film builds tension through atmosphere, character, and intelligent writing rather than nonstop spectacle. Its slow burn makes the payoff thrilling, and the Cold War stakes feel grounded and real. Today’s Hollywood rarely produces movies like this—films that take their time, respect the viewer, and let suspense grow naturally. *Firefox* proves that strong writing and restraint can be far more gripping than excess.
- flavo433 januari 2026Firefox is a brisk, engaging Cold War thriller that leans into the tension and paranoia of its era. Clint Eastwood stars as Mitchell Gant, a troubled former pilot recruited for an audacious mission: infiltrate the Soviet Union and steal a cutting‑edge experimental aircraft. The film unfolds in two distinct halves. The first is a stealth‑driven espionage segment, with Gant navigating the tightly controlled USSR in a series of tense, cloak‑and‑dagger sequences. The second shifts gears into high‑stakes aerial action as the mission reaches its explosive payoff. As an action film, it’s solid—well‑paced, atmospheric, and anchored by Eastwood’s stoic presence. The story remains compelling, especially for fans of Cold War fiction. However, the once‑impressive visual effects haven’t aged gracefully; the flight sequences now feel dated compared to modern standards. Even so, Firefox remains an entertaining relic of its time, blending espionage and aviation with classic ’80s flair.
Firefox Trivia
Firefox was released on 18 juni 1982.
Firefox was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Firefox has a runtime of 2h 16m.
Firefox was produced by Clint Eastwood.
Världens bästa krigsflygplan har utvecklats och konstruerats av det ryska flygvapnet. Planet, Mig 31, kan flyga sex gånger ljudhastigheten. Den amerikanska och brittiska underrättelsetjänsten bestämmer sig för att stjäla planet. Projektet får kodnamn FIREFOX. Denna omöjliga operation kan bara klaras av en man - Michelle Gant, krigsveteran från Vietnam. Clint Eastwood spelar huvudrollen i en av sina stora succéer. Handlingen bygger på bestseller 'Uppdrag Firefox' av Craig Thomas.
The key characters in Firefox are Mitchell Gant (Clint Eastwood), Kenneth Aubrey (Freddie Jones), Captain Buckholz (David Huffman).
Firefox is rated 15.
Firefox is an Action, Adventure, Science Fiction film.
Firefox has an audience rating of 4.2 out of 10.
Firefox had a budget of 18 mn US$.
Firefox has made 70,7 mn US$ at the box office.