Touch (1997)

When Juvenal, a presumed miracle worker, appears on the scene Bill Hill attempts to exploit him but his plans go astray with the untimely intervention of August Murray and the developing ... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Schrader

Writers:

Elmore Leonard (novel), Paul Schrader (screenplay)

Stars:

LL Cool J, Christopher Walken, Skeet Ulrich

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
LL Cool J	...	Himself
Gina Gershon	...	Debra Lusanne
Conchata Ferrell	...	Virginia Worrel
John Doe	...	Elwin Worrel
Christopher Walken	...	Bill Hill
Skeet Ulrich	...	Juvenal / Charlie Lawson
María Celedonio	...	Alisha
Chris Hogan	...	Scruffy Staff Worker
Anthony Zerbe	...	Father Donahue
Bridget Fonda	...	Lynn Marie Faulkner
William Newman	...	Court Clerk
Tom Arnold	...	August Murray
Breckin Meyer	...	Greg Czarnicki
Matt O'Toole	...	Bailiff
Richard Fancy	...	Judge

Storyline

When Juvenal, a presumed miracle worker, appears on the scene Bill Hill attempts to exploit him but his plans go astray with the untimely intervention of August Murray and the developing relationship between Juvenal and Lynn Faulkner.

---

Plot Keywords:

miracle | evangelist | miracle worker | con | exploitation | 

---

Taglines:

A Wicked Comedy

---

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexuality, language and a scene of violence

Details

Official Sites:

MGM

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 February 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Les mains de Dieu

Filming Locations:

Fullerton, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$408,097 (USA) (14 March 1997)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Initial Productions, Lumière International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Paul Schrader originally wanted to adapt the Elmore Leonard novel "Rum Punch", but when Quentin Tarantino got the rights and made it Jackie Brown, Schrader decided to use this Leonard novel instead as his next project.

---

Quotes

Juvenal aka Charlie Lawson: My real name's Charlie Lawson.
Lynn Marie Faulkner: Charlie? Come on.
Juvenal aka Charlie Lawson: There was a Saint Charles.
Lynn Marie Faulkner: yeah? What did he do?
Juvenal aka Charlie Lawson: I don't know, probably got martyred.
Lynn Marie Faulkner: [laughs] Well, how on earth did you get 'Juvenal'?
Juvenal aka Charlie Lawson: well, when you go into the order, you pick three names. I liked Raphael, or Anthony. They showed me a list, said 'pick something else' I said "um, I guess Juvenal"

---

Connections

References The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)

---

Soundtracks

"Remembering Jobim"
Written by Joseph L. Altruda (as Joey Altruda)
Performed by Joey Altruda and His Cocktail Crew
Courtesy of Will Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group

User Reviews

I enjoyed this film on it's own merits.

I did not start watching this movie as an Elmor Leonard novelization come to film. In fact I wasn't aware that it was a Leonard novel until I just accessed this page. This said, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I originally checked it out of the video store because of Christopher Walken's involvement, plus I had seen an interview with Bridget Fonda on the making of the movie, and found the concept to be intriguing. I found the characters, acting and direction on target for the subject matter, the way that recent journalistic direction and everyday cynicism would effect the life of a person with real God-given talents. The experiences that Juvenal goes through are realistic, as are his reactions. Definitely grist for reflection, and I'm an atheist. All in all, don't go into this movie expecting it to be something it's not, and you won't be