Prince Of Foxes(1949) | SAFE — 2027 |

Twentieth Century Fox strived for ultimate authenticity, utilizing real Italian cities and historical sites.

Playing the villainous Cesare Borgia, Orson Welles didn't just chew the scenery in front of the camera; he also worked his genius behind it. Prince of Foxes(1949)

Welles covertly revised the script, asking for no screen credit. Prince of Foxes(1949)

While most Hollywood historical epics at the time were shot on massive studio backlots in California, director Henry King insisted on shooting the majority of Prince of Foxes on location in Italy. Prince of Foxes(1949)

An excellent piece exploring this film is the The Guardian's retrospective on Prince of Foxes , which breaks down its fascinating production history, visual triumphs, and its relationship with historical accuracy. 🇮🇹 Filmed on Location in Italy