Mr. Soft Touch
“You can't keep running forever...because a bullet can travel faster than you can run...”
Synopsis
When he learns that a gangster has taken over his nightclub and murdered his partner, returning WWII hero Joe Miracle steals the money from the club's safe and hides in a settlement home, while the mob is on his tail.
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
Joe Miracle
Evelyn Keyes
Jenny Jones
John Ireland
Henry 'Early' Byrd
Beulah Bondi
Mrs. Hangale
Percy Kilbride
Rickle
Clara Blandick
Susan Balmuss
Ted de Corsia
Rainey
Stanley Clements
Yonzi
Roman Bohnen
Barney Teener
Harry Shannon
Police Sergeant Garrett
Gordon Jones
Muggles (Uncredited)
Ray Mayer
Victor Christopher (Uncredited)
Angela Clarke
Clara Christopher (Uncredited)
Mikel Conrad
Officer Miller (Uncredited)
Charles Trowbridge
Judge Fuller (Uncredited)
Lora Lee Michel
Sonya (Uncredited)
William Edmunds
Alex, Janitor (Uncredited)
Gene Collins
Yanzi's Cohort (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas, Henry Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Orin Jannings
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Mr. Soft Touch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas, Henry Levin
Orin Jannings, Milton Holmes
Heinz Roemheld
Charles Lawton Jr., Joseph Walker
Richard Fantl
Milton Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
Milton Holmes
Producer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Henry Levin
Director
Richard Fantl
Editor
Orin Jannings
Screenplay
Jean Louis
Costume Design
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Soft Touch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Soft Touch about?
When he learns that a gangster has taken over his nightclub and murdered his partner, returning WWII hero Joe Miracle steals the money from the club's safe and hides in a settlement home, while the mob is on his tail.
Who directed Mr. Soft Touch?
Mr. Soft Touch was directed by Gordon Douglas, Henry Levin.
Who stars in Mr. Soft Touch?
The principal cast of Mr. Soft Touch includes Glenn Ford, Evelyn Keyes, John Ireland, Beulah Bondi, Percy Kilbride.
When was Mr. Soft Touch released and how long is it?
Mr. Soft Touch was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Soft Touch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Soft Touch was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Soft Touch?
Mr. Soft Touch holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).