The Touch(1971)
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The Touch Synopsis
A Swedish housewife begins an adulterous affair with an American archaeologist, unaware of his emotional scars as a Holocaust survivor; consequently, their relationship will be painfully difficult.
The Touch (1971) is a drama and romance film directed by Ingmar Bergman, released on July 14, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Elliott Gould, Bibi Andersson, Max von Sydow and Sheila Reid. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Producers:
- Lars-Owe Carlberg, Ingmar Bergman
- Cinematographer:
- Sven Nykvist
- Production:
- ABC Pictures, Cinematograph AB
- Budget:
- $6,900,000
- Revenue:
- $6,530,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Touch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elliott Gould
as David Kovac
Bibi Andersson
as Karin Vergerus
Max von Sydow
as Andreas Vergerus
Sheila Reid
as Sara Kovac
Margaretha Byström
as Secretary to Andreas Vergerus
Elsa Ebbesen-Thornblad
as Hospital Matron
Barbro Hiort af Ornäs
as Karin's Mother
Åke Lindström
as Dr. Holm
Aino Taube
- Mimmo Wåhlander
Mimmo Wåhlander
as Nurse
- Dennis Gotobed
Dennis Gotobed
- Karin Gry
Karin Gry
Key crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ingmar Bergman, produced by Lars-Owe Carlberg and Ingmar Bergman.
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The Touch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 62 ratings.
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The Touch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Touch online?
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The Touch (1971) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Touch?
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The main cast of The Touch (1971) includes Elliott Gould, Bibi Andersson, Max von Sydow, Sheila Reid and Margaretha Byström. The film was directed by Ingmar Bergman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Touch released?
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The Touch was released on July 14, 1971 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Touch worth watching?
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The Touch (1971) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Touch?
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Yes. The official The Touch trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.