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.

Director:

Paul Schrader

Writers:

Elmore Leonard (novel), Paul Schrader (screenplay)

Stars:

Bridget Fonda, Christopher Walken, Skeet Ulrich

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
LL Cool J	...	LL Cool J
Gina Gershon	...	Debra Lusanne
Conchata Ferrell	...	Virginia Worrel
John Doe	...	Elwin Worrel
Christopher Walken	...	Bill Hill
Skeet Ulrich	...	Juvenal / Charlie Lawson
María Celedonio	...	Alisha (as Maria Celedonio)
Chris Hogan	...	Scruffy Staff Worker
Anthony Zerbe	...	Father Donahue
Bridget Fonda	...	Lynn 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.

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Plot Keywords:

one word title | male objectification | male nudity | nudity | barefoot male | 

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Taglines:

A Wicked Comedy

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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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:

Dotyk

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$195,236, 17 February 1997

Gross USA:

$387,069

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$387,069

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lumière International, Initial Productions

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

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Quotes

Bill Hill: Let me tell you something I learned in Alcoholics Anonymous, it's a shortened version of the Serenity prayer, "Kiss my custom-fitted ass."

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Connections

References The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)

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Soundtracks

I Died In My Teens
Written by Sune Wagner
Performed by Psyched Up Janis
Courtesy of Island Records, Ltd/This Way Up/Metronome Replay A/S
By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing

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