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Touch

  • 19971997
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  • 1h 36m
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5.6/10
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Touch (1997)
At the discovery of his ability to work miracles, Juvenal becomes a media sensation, but now he's prone to those who want to exploit him.
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At the discovery of his ability to work miracles, Juvenal becomes a media sensation, but now he's prone to those who want to exploit him.At the discovery of his ability to work miracles, Juvenal becomes a media sensation, but now he's prone to those who want to exploit him.At the discovery of his ability to work miracles, Juvenal becomes a media sensation, but now he's prone to those who want to exploit him.

IMDb RATING
5.6/10
2.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Paul Schrader
  • Writers
    • Elmore Leonard(novel)
    • Paul Schrader(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bridget Fonda
    • Christopher Walken
    • Skeet Ulrich
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Schrader
  • Writers
    • Elmore Leonard(novel)
    • Paul Schrader(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bridget Fonda
    • Christopher Walken
    • Skeet Ulrich
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Skeet Ulrich, Bridget Fonda, Christopher Walken, and Tom Arnold in Touch (1997)
    Skeet Ulrich, Bridget Fonda, and Christopher Walken in Touch (1997)
    Skeet Ulrich, Bridget Fonda, Christopher Walken, and Tom Arnold in Touch (1997)
    Skeet Ulrich, Bridget Fonda, Christopher Walken, and Tom Arnold in Touch (1997)
    Touch (1997)
    Gina Gershon and Skeet Ulrich in Touch (1997)
    Bridget Fonda and Christopher Walken in Touch (1997)
    Skeet Ulrich and Bridget Fonda in Touch (1997)
    Skeet Ulrich in Touch (1997)
    Bridget Fonda in Touch (1997)
    Bridget Fonda in Touch (1997)
    Skeet Ulrich in Touch (1997)

    Top cast

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    Bridget Fonda
    Bridget Fonda
    • Lynn Faulkneras Lynn Faulkner
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • Bill Hillas Bill Hill
    Skeet Ulrich
    Skeet Ulrich
    • Juvenalas Juvenal…
    LL Cool J
    LL Cool J
    • LL Cool Jas LL Cool J
    Gina Gershon
    Gina Gershon
    • Debra Lusanneas Debra Lusanne
    Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell
    • Virginia Worrelas Virginia Worrel
    John Doe
    John Doe
    • Elwin Worrelas Elwin Worrel
    María Celedonio
    María Celedonio
    • Alishaas Alisha
    • (as Maria Celedonio)
    Chris Hogan
    Chris Hogan
    • Scruffy Staff Workeras Scruffy Staff Worker
    Anthony Zerbe
    Anthony Zerbe
    • Father Donahueas Father Donahue
    William Newman
    William Newman
    • Court Clerkas Court Clerk
    Tom Arnold
    Tom Arnold
    • August Murrayas August Murray
    Breckin Meyer
    Breckin Meyer
    • Greg Czarnickias Greg Czarnicki
    Matt O'Toole
    Matt O'Toole
    • Bailiffas Bailiff
    Richard Fancy
    Richard Fancy
    • Judgeas Judge
    Tamlyn Tomita
    Tamlyn Tomita
    • Prosecutoras Prosecutor
    Don Novello
    Don Novello
    • Father Navarolias Father Navaroli
    Mason Adams
    Mason Adams
    • Father Nestoras Father Nestor
    • Director
      • Paul Schrader
    • Writers
      • Elmore Leonard(novel)
      • Paul Schrader(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Mark Smith <msmith@osi.co.uk>
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    • Taglines
      • A Wicked Comedy
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some sexuality, language and a scene of violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • 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 (1997), Schrader decided to use this Leonard novel instead as his next project.
    • Quotes

      Debra Lusanne: You say you believe in God. You say you don't believe in the Church. the church believes in God. Who's right?

      Juvenal aka Charlie Lawson: It's not about being right. The Pharisees, they wanted to be right, and they were up to a point. It's about BEING. Being kind. Being patient. Being Loving. Forgiving. Not judging. Drawing out the best in the other. Seeing the presence of Christ in everything and everyone.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Movie Show: Episode dated 22 June 1997 (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      This Loving Thing (Lynn's Song)
      Written and performed by Dave Grohl and John Doe

    User reviews23

    Review
    Top review
    In lesser hands than Paul Schrader, Elmore Leonard's non-crime novel could have become an overwrought toil in the evils of America's salacious media.
    `You are an odour in the nostrils of God,' jabbers religious zealot August Murray (Tom Arnold). He is damning sometime revivalist Bill Hill's (Christopher Walken) cynical marketing of Christ-like figure Juvenal (Skeet Ulrich essentially playing Edward Scissorhands minus the blades). Hill wearing a glitzy gold jacket and an enormous `Thank You Jesus' necklace sees a book deal and a slot on the awful Debra Lusanne Show (Gina Gershon superb at mimicking Ricki Lake with a snarl) for the innocent healer, who has stigmata on his rib cage.

    In lesser hands than Paul Schrader, Elmore Leonard's non-crime novel could have become an overwrought toil in the evils of America's salacious media. However, Touch is actually a wryly amusing and unhurried look at faith and exploitation. The histrionics and belly laughs are bestowed upon the cameos, who obviously capture the best lines: `Do they make condoms that protect the soul' (Arnold) and `Controversy is the oxygen I breathe' (Gershon). Ultimately, best savoured on video. --Ben Walsh
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    • walshio
    • Dec 15, 1998

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tocat
    • Filming locations
      • Fullerton, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lumière International
      • Initial Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $387,069
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $195,236
      • Feb 17, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $387,069
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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