Gone to Earth

"Lost... lost in a love she was helpless to resist!"

Nov 6 1950 Approved 1h 22m
Drama, Romance

Jennifer Jones plays Hazel Woods, a beautiful young English Gypsey girl who loves animals and in particular her pet fox. She is hotly desired by Jack Reddin a fox hunting squire who vies for her affection and pursues her even after her marriage to the local pastor.

Plot

Hazel Woodus is a beautiful but innocent country girl who loves all the creatures around her, especially her pet fox cub. She is given a rough time by her father but can escape to run barefoot through the woods when her harsh life gets too much for her. It is there that she is found by the local squire, Jack Reddin, finds her and is struck by her beauty. The obvious conflict develops when the squire leads the local hunt and tries to kill Hazel's pet fox. The title "Gone to Earth" is taken from the huntsmans cry when the target is no longer obtainable.

Written by

Mary Webb, Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Directed by

Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, Rouben Mamoulian

Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

Vanguard Films, London Films Productions, The Archers

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
1,616
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
60
Popularity
NA