The Light Touch
“If she knew what he was, she'd never given him her youth and innocence!”
Synopsis
After a professional art thief steals a religious painting from an Italian museum, he tries to cheat his partner by claiming the painting was accidentally destroyed but his suspicious partner and the police are determined to find it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Brooks
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- The Light Touch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks, Tom Reed, Jed Harris
Miklós Rózsa
Robert Surtees
George Boemler
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Brooks
Director
Richard Brooks
Screenplay
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
George Boemler
Editor
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light Touch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Light Touch about?
After a professional art thief steals a religious painting from an Italian museum, he tries to cheat his partner by claiming the painting was accidentally destroyed but his suspicious partner and the police are determined to find it.
Who directed The Light Touch?
The Light Touch was directed by Richard Brooks.
Who stars in The Light Touch?
The principal cast of The Light Touch includes Stewart Granger, Pier Angeli, George Sanders, Kurt Kasznar, Joseph Calleia.
When was The Light Touch released and how long is it?
The Light Touch was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Light Touch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Light Touch was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Light Touch?
The Light Touch holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).