The Medusa Touch
“Richard Burton is the man with the medusa touch... he has the power to create catastrophe.”
Synopsis
A French detective in London reconstructs the life of a man lying in hospital with severe injuries with the help of journals and a psychiatrist. He realises that the man had powerful telekinetic abilities.
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The Medusa Touch (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-08
Top Cast
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Richard Burton
John Morlar
Lino Ventura
Brunel
Lee Remick
Doctor Zonfeld
Harry Andrews
Assistant Commissioner
Alan Badel
Barrister
Marie-Christine Barrault
Patricia
Jeremy Brett
Edward Parrish
Michael Hordern
Atropos - Fortune Teller
Gordon Jackson
Doctor Johnson
Michael Byrne
Duff
Derek Jacobi
Townley - Publisher
Malcolm Tierney
Deacon
Philip Stone
Dean
Robert Lang
Pennington
Avril Elgar
Mrs. Pennington
James Hazeldine
Lovelass
John Normington
Mr. Copley
Robert Flemyng
Judge McKinley
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 18, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- John Briley
- Original Score
- Michael J. Lewis
- Original Title
- The Medusa Touch
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Coatesgold, ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
John Briley, Peter Van Greenaway
Michael J. Lewis
Arthur Ibbetson
Ian Crafford
Arnon Milchan, Jack Gold, Anne V. Coates
Department Leadership Roster
John Briley
Screenplay
Jack Gold
Producer
Jack Gold
Director
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Anne V. Coates
Producer
Michael J. Lewis
Original Music Composer
Ian Crafford
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Medusa Touch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Medusa Touch about?
A French detective in London reconstructs the life of a man lying in hospital with severe injuries with the help of journals and a psychiatrist. He realises that the man had powerful telekinetic abilities.
Who directed The Medusa Touch?
The Medusa Touch was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in The Medusa Touch?
The principal cast of The Medusa Touch includes Richard Burton, Lino Ventura, Lee Remick, Harry Andrews, Alan Badel.
When was The Medusa Touch released and how long is it?
The Medusa Touch was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Medusa Touch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Medusa Touch was composed by Michael J. Lewis.
Is The Medusa Touch based on a book or true story?
The Medusa Touch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Van Greenaway".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Medusa Touch?
The Medusa Touch holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).