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5.6 / 10(49 votes)IMDbR19971h 36m$387K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, United Kingdom

Touch

“Everyone wants a piece of the action.”

Synopsis

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Cinématographe Blu-ray Promo TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-01

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 14, 1997

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.07x ROI)

Production Budget

$5.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$387K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.07x

-$5.1M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $5.5MWorldwide: $387K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paul Schrader
Screenplay & Story
Paul Schrader
Original Score
Dave Grohl
Original Title
Touch
Country of Origin
United States of America, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Budget
$5.5M
Worldwide Gross
$387K
Production Studios
United Artists, Lumière Pictures, Initial Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Schrader

Screenplay & Story

Paul Schrader, Elmore Leonard

Original Score & Music

Dave Grohl

Director of Photography

Edward Lachman

Film Editing

Cara Silverman

Producers

Lila Cazès, Fida Attieh

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Elmore Leonard

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Schrader

Paul Schrader

Director

Eric Bryson

Stunt Coordinator

Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl

Original Music Composer

Lila Cazès

Producer

Cara Silverman

Editor

Edward Lachman

Edward Lachman

Director of Photography

Fida Attieh

Producer

David Wasco

David Wasco

Production Design

Paul Schrader

Paul Schrader

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Touch

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Touch about?

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.

Who directed Touch?

Touch was directed by Paul Schrader.

Who stars in Touch?

The principal cast of Touch includes Bridget Fonda, Christopher Walken, Skeet Ulrich, Tom Arnold, Gina Gershon.

When was Touch released and how long is it?

Touch was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

What was the box office and production budget of Touch?

Touch had a reported production budget of $5.5M and grossed $387K at the worldwide box office (0.07 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Touch?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Touch was composed by Dave Grohl.

Is Touch based on a book or true story?

Touch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elmore Leonard".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Touch?

Touch holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).