This is part 3 to my unofficial script of The Fox and the Hound. Select from below to visit the other two parts. As usual, this script is for entertainment purposes only. Everything in this movie is copyrighted by Walt Disney Productions.
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[The camera fades to a shot of Big Mama flying over the forest]
Big Mama: Tod! Tod?
She lands on a tree.
Big Mama (tired): Whew. Oh boy. These old wings ain't what they used to be.
She stretches a wing out then slumps down. She notices her belly.
Big Mama: Big Mama, you'd better lose a few pounds.
Suddenly, she sees something and gets up.
Big Mama: Uh oh! Uh oh! There he is! There he is!
[The camera moves to a shot of a fox whose back is towards it]
Big Mama: Tod! Tod!
The fox looks behind. It's not Tod but a vixen.
Vixey: Oh hi, Big Mama!
She faces the camera.
Big Mama: Oh it's you, Vixey!
Vixey: Hey. What brings you way out here?
Big Mama: I'm lookin' for a fox named Tod. He's new here in the forest.
Vixey: Oh, new? Um. Well, what does he look like?
Big Mama: Oh, he's young. About your age.
Suddenly, she gets an idea.
Big Mama: And handsome.
Vixey: Handsome? Oh! Say. . . Gee, he sure sounds nice. Uh. Um. I'm not doing anything. I. . . I'll help you find him.
Big Mama: Ha ha! Come on. He's gotta be around here somewhere.
Big Mama flies off, and Vixey follows.
[The camera fades to a shot of a hole in a tree]
Tod is sleeping soundly inside the hole.
[The camera zooms inside]
The porcupine moves Tod's tail aside and gets up, still a little sleepy. He yawns and stretches. His quills then accidently poke Tod, and Tod wakes up in shock.
Tod (terrified): Aah! What happened?! Where am I?!
Tod backs up and falls out of the tree.
Tod: Aah!
He shakes his head and finds himself sitting on an entrance to a burrow. Something pushes him off. It's the badger. The badger looks around in anger and sees Tod.
Badger: So! It's you again! You've barged in on me last night! And now you. . .!
Tod: I. . . I didn't mean to.
Badger: Just look at the mess you made.
Tod looks. The entrance collapses.
Badger: Dad granit! You clumsy bonehead!
The badger pushes Tod into a ditch.
Tod (apologetic): Sorry. It was an accident.
Badger: Excuses. Excuses.
Porcupine: Mr. Digger, sir. It was so too an accident.
The badger turns to the porcupine.
Badger: You keep out of this, you walking pin cushion!
The porcupine flinches. Then he frowns.
Porcupine (angry): Uh. You shouldn't be so grumpy to someone who's new in the neighborhood!
Badger: A stranger, eh?
The badger turns to Tod.
Badger: Why don't you go back where you came from?!
Tod pauses and frowns.
Tod: Wha. . .
He stops. He then rolls his eyes. He turns around and starts to leave. He then pauses and looks back for a moment.
Badger: Well go on! Get goin'! Get!
Tod sadly continues on his way. The porcupine sighs and shakes his head.
[The camera moves back to Tod]
Tod is still sadly walking along. Big Mama and Vixey secretly stroll up and watch him from a distance. Tod finally stops some place and sits down.
Vixey: Aw. Gosh he seems so. . . I don't know. . . so downhearted, Big Mama.
Big Mama: Well. You can't blame him, honey. He was dropped out here and left all alone without a friend in the world.
Vixey: W. . . You know maybe there's something I can do. You know. Cheer him up.
Big Mama smiles.
Big Mama: Honey! You just said the magic words!
Big Mama pulls Vixey out into an opening. She then whispers something into her ear. Vixey laughs, mildly surprised.
Vixey: Wha. . . Oh, but Big Mama. I don't know.
Big Mama: Darlin'! Don't move. You look beautiful!
Vixey (embarrassed): Thank you.
Big Mama walks over to Tod.
Big Mama: Mornin', Tod!
Tod (sadly): Oh. Hello, Big Mama.
Big Mama: Last night was pretty miserable for you. Wasn't it, honey?
Tod: Just terrible!
Big Mama: Cheer up! And look around.
She gestures in the direction of Vixey. Tod doesn't get the clue and starts to walk away. Big Mama puts a wing around him, stopping him.
Big Mama: The forest is beautiful this morning.
Tod: After last night, nothin' looks beautiful.
Tod glances and spots Vixey. His eyes widen. Vixey is sitting in the morning light, looking exceptionally beautiful.
Tod (elated): Wow! Who. . . who is. . . is that?
Tod's mouth is wide open as he stares.
Big Mama: Oh. Just another fox.
Big Mama gently closes his mouth.
Big Mama: A lady fox.
Tod: Golly! Is she beautiful! I wonder what her name is?
Big Mama: Well. Why don't you go ask her?
Tod: Yeah! Yeah I guess I will!
He starts to walk over to Vixey.
Tod: I'll. . . I'll go up to her, and I'll say. . . you're the most gorgeous. . . the most beautiful f-f-f. . . I've never seen anyone. . . anywhere. . . I'll say. . .
He finally reaches her. She faces him and smiles.
Tod (lovesick): Hi.
Vixey: Hello.
(At same time)
Vixey: Big Mama told me uh. . . Tod: I just happened to be. . .
Vixey giggles.
Vixey: You know. Um.
Tod still looks very much drunk with love.
Tod: May I call you by your first name?
Big Mama is watching with delight from a tree.
Vixey: Oh! Oh sure! Why not?
Tod: Th-thanks. But wh. . . what is your first name?
Vixey: Vixey.
Tod: Vixey.
Vixey: Uh huh.
Tod: My name is. . . is, uh. . . Tod.
Vixey: Tod? That's a. . . that's a nice name. Tod.
Boomer and Dinky are now with Big Mama.
Boomer: Well it looks like that farm boy is makin' it big with her. Hoo hoo!
Big Mama grabs Boomer's beak.
Big Mama: Shh! Now just keep it down.
[The camera moves back to Tod and Vixey]
Vixey: Oh! Tod, you know something?
She moves to a nearby stream.
Vixey: This stream is just full of trout. D-do you think you can catch one?
Tod (still lovesick): One what?
Vixey: One what? Fish! Silly.
She giggles. Tod comes to his senses.
Tod: Oh. Oh yeah! Oh yeah. (Confident) My dear young lady.
He jumps on a log floating in the stream.
Tod: You happen to be looking at an expert fisher fox!
Big Mama shakes her head.
Big Mama (in slight dread): Oh Tod. Tod. Don't overdo it.
Tod: I know all the tricks. In fact I. . . I never miss.
Big Mama (pleading): Please! Let him catch a fish!
Tod: Uh oh! Here comes a whopper! Now. Watch closely.
As the fish swims by, Tod tries to swipe at it. He misses, succeeding only in getting Vixey wet. The fish swims into the log, and Tod tries to follow it. He falls into the water. The log becomes vertical as he tries to chase the fish. He splashes around and struggles trying to catch the slippery thing inside the log.
Vixey: Tod. Do. . . do you need help?
Tod: No. No I-I-I do it this way all. . . all the. . . all the. . . time!
The log falls over, and Tod falls back in the water. He emerges, carrying a stick in his mouth.
Tod: I got him!
Boomer is laughing.
Boomer: Oh that farm boy! He don't know nothin' about f-f-fishin'! You're gonna hook her that way!
Everybody laughs, including Vixey.
Vixey (laughing): Oh gosh! Tod! You're the funniest thing I ever saw!
Tod rolls his eyes.
Tod (angry): Go ahead. . . go ahead and laugh! You're like everyone else around here!
Vixey (still laughing): I'm sorry. I can't help it! You were so funny!
Tod: So I can't fish!
Tod climbs back on land.
Tod: You're a silly. . . empty-headed. . . female!
Vixey (angry but soft): Hey just a minute! I mean you've got a nerve! Why don't you grow up?!
Big Mama shakes her head and walks over to Tod.
Big Mama: Tod! That's no way to talk to Vixey!
Tod shakes himself dry.
Tod: Aw raspberries! I've had it!
Big Mama: Honey. Don't stay mad. You gotta be natural. That's the trick. Can't you see?
Tod glances back at Vixey. "Appreciate the Lady" starts playing.
Big Mama: When you have a natural attraction. . .
Vixey looks back and makes eye contact with Tod. She quickly turns her nose up. Tod shakes his head angrily.
Big Mama: You deserve a mutual reaction.
Tod reluctantly looks back at Vixey.
Big Mama: You're gonna get a whole lot of satisfaction.
Vixey makes brief eye contact. Tod smiles. Vixey turns her nose up again.
Big Mama: Here's all you gotta do.
Tod moves off screen. Vixey curiously glances back.
Big Mama: When you feel that natural affection. . .
Tod notices a flower. He smiles and picks up the flower in his mouth.
Big Mama: To lead you in the positive direction.
Tod brings the flower over to Vixey. She finally smiles.
Big Mama: You gotta stop showin' off and start showin' up. . .
Tod presents the flower to Vixey.
Big Mama: With little old natural you.
Vixey sniffs the flower then sneezes. This causes Tod to sneeze.
Big Mama: Yes you gotta appreciate the lady. And now that is a natural fact.
Vixey gets close to Tod and starts to cuddle up against him. Tod's eyes widen in surprise.
Big Mama: ‘Cause when you be yourself with the lady, yeah!
Suddenly, Vixey catches herself. She smiles, embarrassed, and pulls away. Tod now gives her his affection.
Big Mama: You're gonna get appreciated right back.
"Appreciate the Lady" finishes playing. Tod and Vixey cuddle. Dinky and Boomer start laughing.
Big Mama: Shh!
She tries to shoo them away.
Dinky: But Big Mama. . .
Boomer: It's just gettin' interesting! Hoo hoo hoo!
She urges them along. Reluctantly, they leave.
[The camera moves back to Tod and Vixey]
Vixey looks at Tod.
Vixey: Tod. I. . . I just know you're gonna love the forest.
She gets up.
Vixey: Listen. Come on. Let me show you around.
Tod: Sure!
She walks over to a stream then looks back at Tod.
Vixey: Come on.
Tod follows. Vixey gracefully bounds across the stream while Tod splashes across. Vixey giggles. The scene changes, and they are now walking side by side. They spot a family of quails.
Vixey: Look!
She counts the chicks as they hop across in front of them.
Vixey: 1. . . 2. . . 3, 4, 5, 6. . .
The final chick stumbles across.
Vixey: 7! Ha ha! (Joyously) Oh.
She looks up, thinking.
Vixey: I think six would be just right.
Tod: Six?
They continue walking.
Tod: Six what?
Vixey giggles.
[The camera pans across the scenery and stops at a waterfall with a lake in front]
Tod and Vixey enter and head towards the water's edge. They then sit and cuddle some more.
[The camera fades to a shot of a warning sign on a wire fence]
Amos: No hunting. Well now. We ain't gonna do none of that. Are we, Copper?
He kneels down and pulls out a pair of scissors.
Amos: We're just gonna get us a no-good fox. Ha ha ha!
He snips the bottom wire of the fence.
Amos: All right, boy. Get trackin'. Smell him out.
Copper enters the forest, and Amos follows.
[The camera moves through various scenes of Copper sniffing around]
Finally, Copper reaches a stream. He growls. Amos walks up.
Amos: Whatcha got there, Copper?
Amos puts down some traps and checks the ground.
Amos: Good work, boy. He'll be comin' right through here headin' for water. But he won't be drinkin' any.
[The camera fades to a shot of a large tree]
Underneath the tree seems to be a hole.
[The camera zooms in to a close-up of the hole]
Tod pokes his head out. He hops out and stretches. Vixey slowly crawls out of the hole as Tod looks around, glowing with joy.
Tod: What a beautiful morning, Vixey!
Vixey approaches Tod. Tod looks at her.
Tod: You know I've never been happier.
Vixey (ecstatic): Oh Tod. Me too.
Vixey nuzzles Tod then prances away, laughing joyously. Laughing, Tod follows, and together they walk through the forest.
[The camera fades to a close-up of a set trap]
[The camera then pans across a line of traps until it reaches Amos setting the last one]
Amos: That does it. Amos, you crafty old coot. Ha ha! The devil himself couldn't have done no better!
[The camera changes to a shot of Vixey approaching the area]
The music suddenly stops. She stops laughing and becomes concerned. She looks around. Tod continues walking.
Vixey: Tod. Tod, wait a minute.
Tod stops.
Tod: What is it, Vixey?
Vixey: I don't wanna go in there. It's too quiet.
Tod: Aw Vixey.
Tod walks into the area.
[The camera moves over to Amos]
Amos is covering his traps with leaves. Suddenly, Copper growls.
Amos: What?
[The camera moves back to Tod]
Tod continues walking. Vixey stays behind.
Vixey (concerned): Tod. Be careful.
Tod cautiously looks around as he walks. Slowly, he grows more and more afraid. Tod rounds a bend. Amos is hiding behind a rock, his gun ready. As Tod walks along, he just barely misses stepping in a trap. He stops and looks around. Amos cocks his gun. Tod grows alert. Quickly looking around, he steps backwards and sets off a trap. He jumps and breaks into a run, setting off more traps. All of them miss. Amos aims and fires. He misses. He fires and misses again as Copper chases after Tod.
Amos: Dad blast it! He's gettin' away!
Tod reaches Vixey.
Tod: Quick, Vixey!
Both of them run.
[The camera follows them through several scenes of running before they stop]
Tod turns to Vixey.
Tod: Go on! Head for the burrow!
Vixey runs off screen as Tod climbs up onto a nearby rock. He gets into a fighting position as Copper approaches. He leaps down in front of Copper, and they circle each other, both growling. Copper lunges, and Tod dodges. Tod then jumps up and bites down on Copper's neck. Copper yelps, and Tod escapes. Copper continues chasing. Finally, Tod reaches the burrow and escapes inside. Copper starts tearing at the entrance. He gets further and further inside.
Tod: Quick, Vixey! Out the back!
They head towards the back entrance. As they reach it, they look out and around. Suddenly, Vixey spots Amos aiming his gun at them.
Vixey (alarmed): Tod!
They both scramble inside as the shot misses. They escape deeper into the burrow as shots ricochet around inside. They face Copper again, who's still trying to claw his way in.
Vixey: Oh! Oh no, Tod!
Tod growls. He lunges and bites down on one of Copper's front paws. Copper yelps and backs out. He then continues digging. At the back entrance, Amos is piling up some dead grass onto the hole. He then lights a bundle on fire and lays it on the pile. He then takes off his hat and fans the fire. The flames shoot inside the burrow.
Amos: Heh heh heh!
Amos gets up and heads for the front.
Amos: Copper! Copper!
Copper looks up.
Amos: We got ‘em now for sure! This is their only way out!
He points his gun at the hole, and Copper growls.
Amos: Steady, boy. Steady. Get ready.
[The camera moves back inside the burrow]
Vixey: Tod!
Vixey coughs from the smoke.
Vixey: We're trapped!
Some burning embers nearly fall on top of them.
Vixey: Tod, I'm scared!
Tod: Quick, Vixey! This is our only chance!
They rush towards the fire and escape unharmed.
Amos (shocked): No! No, I don't believe it!
They run as Copper chases. They climb some rocks towards the top of a waterfall. At the top, they stop and look around. Tod leaps on top of a rock then jumps onto a tree that had fallen and formed a bridge in front of the falls. Vixey does the same. They then disappear off screen. Copper arrives and starts sniffing around, trying to find the scent. He gets up on top of the rock and sniffs around. Suddenly, a look of shock forms on his face. Amos comes running up.
Amos: Copper! We've trapped him now!
Amos aims his gun. Suddenly, a large bear appears from within the bushes. A look of fear falls on Amos' face. With shaky hands, he raises his gun and fires. The shot merely nicks the bear on the shoulder. The bear growls and lumbers forward. Amos struggles to reload the gun, but the bear knocks it out of his hands. Amos tumbles down the slope. The gun gets caught on a tree sapling as the bear chases after him. At the bottom of the slope, Amos gets up and steps into one of his traps. He screams and struggles to get it off his foot. As the bear reaches him, Copper jumps in front.
Amos: Copper!
Copper leaps onto the bear and bites into its neck. The bear bats Copper off of it. Copper attacks the bear again as Amos tries to get the trap off his foot. The bear slams Copper on the ground. Copper struggles to get up and jumps on the bear. As they fight, Copper rakes his teeth across the bear's muzzle, creating a deep wound. The bear chases after Copper, almost running over Amos. Amos gets up and struggles to reach his gun. Copper and the bear fight some more. As Copper jumps at the bear again, it gives him a vicious slap. Copper yelps loudly and falls down. The scene changes to Tod and Vixey running up a slope. Copper's cry reaches Tod's ears. Tod stops. He tries to run again but hears another yelp. He stops and looks back down the slope. Vixey runs back to Tod.
Vixey: Tod!
Tod looks back at Vixey then looks back down the slope.
[The camera moves back to Copper and the bear]
Copper tumbles to the ground, injured. He struggles to get up as the bear approaches. Just as the bear is about to hit Copper again, Tod runs down the slope and jumps onto the bear. Tod bites down on the bear's ear. The bear tosses Tod around, slamming him to the ground. The bear then tosses him up onto the slope. Tod runs, slips and slides down between the bear's legs. Tod escapes. The bear tries to bite Tod but misses, biting down only on rock. Tod runs up the slope, the bear close behind. As he reaches the top, the bear takes a swipe at him. He is sent sliding across the ground. Tod struggles to get up as the bear approaches. He jumps onto the bear and bites into it. The bear gives Tod a vicious swipe. Tod is sent flying and lands hard on the log bridge across the waterfall. Tod struggles to get up. The bear steps onto the bridge. The bridge buckles, and Tod is thrown off balance. He almost falls off but grabs onto the bridge with his front paws. The bear lumbers forward. It brings one paw up, ready to strike. Tod closes his eyes as the bear brings its paw down hard, taking out a chunk of the bridge. Tod falls, and the bridge falls away, taking the bear with it.
[The camera follows them as they fall]
[The camera pans back to include the lake in front of the waterfall]
Tod emerges from the water and stumbles to the shore.
[The camera moves to a close-up of Tod]
Tod struggles to get up but fails. Copper walks on screen, looking remorseful.
Copper: Tod?
Suddenly, they hear a gun cock. Tod looks up in fear and sees Amos pointing his gun right at him. Copper hurries forward and steps between Tod and Amos.
Amos: Come on, Copper! Get out of the way!
Copper stands his ground. Amos keeps his gun aimed at Tod. A few tense seconds pass as neither Copper nor Amos move. Finally, Copper whimpers, and Amos softens. With a sigh, he lowers his gun.
Amos (tired): Well.
He walks forward and pets Copper.
Amos: Come on, boy. Let's go home.
Amos slowly turns around and limps off screen. A sad, solo piano piece picks up as Copper follows. He then stops and looks back at Tod. Tod looks up and serenely smiles. Copper returns the smile. He then continues to follow Amos as Tod gets up and limps in another direction. They then stop and look at each other for one final time.
[The camera fades to a shot of Big Mama's tree]
[The camera zooms in on the tree and then on Big Mama]
Big Mama is sleeping in a hole in the tree. She is woken up by the sounds of tapping.
[The camera moves to a shot of Dinky and Boomer farther up the tree]
Boomer is hammering into the tree. Big Mama looks up at them. Boomer stops hammering, and they look into the hole. Dinky smiles, and they laugh.
Dinky: Shh shh. This is it. We got him for sure, now.
They look back inside the hole. Suddenly, they are blinded by flashing multi-colored lights.
Boomer (surprised): Oh my g-g-gosh!
They quickly pull away from the hole.
(At the same time)
Dinky: Yow! Boomer: Wow!
Dinky: What happened?
A butterfly comes flying out of the hole. It flashes many colors.
Boomer: Hey.
The butterfly lands on Boomer's beak.
Boomer: There's something very familiar about those eyes, Dinky.
[The camera gives a brief close-up of the butterfly's face]
The butterfly then flies around, briefly flashing brilliantly.
Dinky: Naw. It couldn't be.
They watch the butterfly leave.
Dinky: Could it?
The butterfly flies over to Big Mama and lands on one of her wings. She laughs and the butterfly flies away.
Big Mama: Bye, Squeeks. Bye. Good luck, honey.
She yawns and tries to go back to sleep but hears the sounds of Amos yelling in pain.
Amos: Ouch! You're killin' me! Ouch!
Big Mama looks over.
[The camera moves over to Amos' house]
Widow Tweed is bandaging Amos' hurt foot.
Widow (amused): Amos Slade. Will you hold still? You're behaving like a child.
Amos: Well for gosh sakes! You're hurtin' my foot, woman!
Widow: Nonsense!
She grabs Amos' big toe and wiggles it. Amos winces in pain.
Widow: Your foot is mendin' fine. You'll soon be yourself. Oh! Land sakes. I don't know if I'll like that. Ha ha!
She nudges Amos on the shoulder and continues bandaging.
[The camera pans back to include Copper and Chief sitting in their barrels]
Amos: Ow! Be careful!
Amos continues fussing.
Chief: Huh! He's sure makin' a big fuss over a little old hurt leg.
Chief lies down. Copper smiles and shakes his head. He then puts his head on the ground and closes his eyes. Edited music from "Best of Friends" starts playing. Copper opens his eyes again and smiles as voices from the past enter his mind.
Young Tod: Copper? You're my very best friend.
[The camera pans back as the memories continue]
Young Copper: And you're mine too, Tod.
Young Tod: And we'll always be friends forever. Won't we?
Young Copper: Yeah. Forever.
[The camera finally stops far away]
The farm is in the distance. The choral music to "Goodbye May Seem Forever" picks up. Tod gazes longingly upon the farm from atop a cliff in the forest. Vixey slowly approaches his side. She nudges him, and he looks at her. The closing notes to the music finish the film as Tod and Vixey cuddle.
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